Many factories do not hesitate to hire older workers.

Manufacturing enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City have no age limit for recruiting workers, opening up opportunities for older workers who lost their jobs in recent cuts.

At the Job Fair held on December 17 at the Ho Chi Minh City Labor Culture Palace, Vinh Hung Joint Venture Company Limited (District 12) needs to recruit 100 tailors, aged 18 and over. In addition to fixed salary, product bonuses, social insurance, the company also buys 24/7 accident insurance for employees and their relatives.

Recruitment staff of Vinh Hung Joint Venture Company Limited consults job seekers on the morning of December 17. Photo: Le Tuyet

Ms. Do Ngoc Trinh, in charge of recruitment at Vinh Hung Joint Venture Company Limited, said that the unit does not limit the age of recruitment but will base on health and skills to arrange suitable jobs.

"As long as you are of working age, the company will accept your application," said Ms. Trinh. The company has signed a cooperation agreement with a hospital, which organizes weekly health check-ups for candidates. In case you have health problems but are still able to work, the HR department will advise you on transferring you to a suitable position.

Having worked in recruitment for many years, Ms. Trinh said that workers over 40 years old, if physically fit enough to meet the job requirements, will be very hard-working, stay long-term, and rarely change jobs. In the most recent recruitment, there was a garment worker up to 52 years old who worked very well.

Similarly, Thai Duong World Garment Company Limited (Cu Chi District) has no age limit when recruiting 100 garment workers, with incomes ranging from 7 to 12 million VND. Job seekers only need to be healthy enough to meet the factory’s requirements, and be able to read and write. The company will support gas, support children under 6 years old, and ensure full social insurance. The factory has dormitories for those who live far away.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Nhung, in charge of recruitment, said that all candidates of the right age can apply. If workers have health problems and are not suitable for sewing work, the company will arrange them for other positions such as thread cutting, housekeeping, checking goods, etc. "We do not care about age, we just need people who are willing to work," Ms. Nhung said.

Recruitment counter of Thai Duong World Garment Company Limited, morning of December 17. Photo: Le Tuyet

Not only garment factories, many businesses participating in the job fair also raised the age limit for recruiting unskilled workers to 40-45. For example, Vissan Company is recruiting 100 seasonal workers for Tet in Binh Thanh, Marubishi Summit Vietnam Company is recruiting 30 employees to sew car seats to work in Binh Chieu Industrial Park...

Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen, in charge of recruitment at Marubishi Summit Vietnam, said that depending on the market supply and demand, the age of candidates will be relaxed by the factory. At the end of the year, many businesses have orders and seasonal jobs, so factories that want to find workers have to raise the age to 40-45. However, after Tet, when a large number of workers from the provinces flock to the city to find work, the supply is abundant, the age will often be lowered.

"Middle-aged workers who want good jobs with less competition should take advantage of opportunities at the end of the year because that's when factories need them the most," said Ms. Tuyen.

Ms. Nguyen Van Hanh Thuc, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Employment Services (CES HCMC), said that many businesses do not limit the age of recruitment, helping to increase the chances of middle-aged people who have lost their jobs to return to the labor market. Statistics over the years show that workers over 40 years old are increasing and account for 14-16% of the total number of people who have lost their jobs and applied for unemployment benefits.

"Workers are evaluated based on their skills, health, and diligence, not their age. That is a positive sign for the labor market," said Ms. Thuc. According to the leader of CES HCMC, about half of the 80 businesses participating in the job fair (demanding 20,000 positions) are recruiting workers aged 40-45. Some textile and footwear factories do not have age restrictions.

Ms. Thuc said that in the past, manufacturing enterprises recruited from 18 to a maximum of 35 years old. However, recently, finding workers directly involved in production at factories has been difficult, and there are times when supply cannot meet demand. Some manufacturing factories located near the inner city have difficulty recruiting workers, often competing for labor with service industries. Therefore, enterprises must gradually loosen the age limit to find enough resources.

In addition, according to the leader of CES HCMC, many factories processing for big brands are forced to comply with regulations on non-discrimination against workers, including age criteria, so the older group has more opportunities.

Le Tuyet

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