Israel's middle-aged and elderly seek to join job market, in vain

A year later, only 5% had found work among employers that were recruiting.

By Haim Bior | 05:18 13.11.12 |

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It was one year ago that Alik Yoresh, 50, attended the job fair for the middle-aged and elderly in Tel Aviv, hoping to land himself a job after months of searching.

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Israel's middle-aged and elderly seek to join job market, in vain

A year later, only 5% had found work among employers that were recruiting.

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