These areas should maintain the same trend for 2025
The job market has become increasingly inclusive, and the value of experience has gained prominence, especially for professionals aged 50 or over.
In 2024, several areas and companies are recognizing the value of experience and wisdom acquired over the years, offering opportunities for more experienced workers.
See the professions that hired the most people aged 50 or over in 2024
In Brazil, around 26% of the population is 50 years old or over, which represents a significant number of people.
However, an alarming fact is that, according to a survey by the Maturi platform in partnership with EY Brasil, less than 10% of this group is employed.
It seems that, despite all the experience and wisdom accumulated over the years, many professionals over 50 still face barriers in the job market.
But not all is lost! There is good news: some professional areas and professions are more open and valuing the experience of older workers.
Check out the list of professions that hired the most people aged 50 or over:
Cleaner: 207,674 admissions
Truck driver (regional and international routes): 110,769 admissions
Mason: 79,285 admissions
Construction worker: 67,167 admissions
Production Line Feeder: 53,632 admissions
General cook: 46,016 admissions
Assist in food services: 43,547 admissions
Retail salesperson: 40,687 admissions
Building concierge: 40,171 admissions
Cleaning and conservation services worker for public areas: 28,397 admissions
Agricultural worker in general: 25,573 admissions
Administrative assistant: 25,528 admissions
Vigilante: 25,079 admissions
Office assistant: 23,687 admissions
Cashier: 22,532 admissions
Store and market attendant: 21,854 admissions
Watchman: 20,944 admissions
Building maintenance worker: 18,830 admissions
Goods replenisher: 18,183 admissions
Flying agriculture worker: 17,679 admissions
Teacher (civil construction): 17,364 admissions
Building caretaker: 17,043 admissions
Van or similar vehicle driver: 15,324 admissions
City bus driver: 14,671 admissions
Passenger car driver: 13,051 admissions
Butcher: 13,043 admissions
Welder: 12,848 admissions
Receptionist, in general: 12,733 admissions
Carpenter: 12,624 admissions
gas station attendant: 12,376 admissions
Highway bus driver: 12,211 admissions
Nursing technician: 11,756 admissions
The inclusion of professionals aged 50 or over in the job market was a trend in 2024 and .
For those looking to reinvent themselves or continue their career, these professions can represent good opportunities, proving that age is not an obstacle, but rather an important differentiator for many organizations.
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