Experts spoke about the growing demand for employees over the age of 45

Against the background of a shortage of personnel, Russian employers are increasingly paying attention to specialists over the age of 45, and job seekers themselves are actively entering the labor market and changing professions. Why mature employees become a new human resource and what difficulties they face when looking for a job — in the Izvestia article.

Demand for mature staff

In Russia, there is a significant increase in the activity of applicants aged 45 to 64 years. According to Adviros experts, in the first quarter of 2026, the number of resumes in this category increased by 73% compared to the same period last year. Employers are increasingly opening vacancies for older employees in areas such as warehouse logistics, electrical installation, and technical specialties.

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Olga Gulyaeva, Director of HR and Corporate Culture at Adviros, notes that older employees have a systematic mindset and ensure business stability in the face of uncertainty.

Barriers to employment

One of the main difficulties for candidates over the age of 40 remains a decrease in psychological flexibility and difficulties in mastering modern digital platforms. It can be difficult for job seekers to engage in self-presentation on social media and build professional networking. In such cases, Gulyaeva recommends seeking help from a younger environment to apply for a resume and work with artificial intelligence technologies.

Psychologist Tatiana Smirnova emphasizes that changing professions is often hindered by fear of loss of stability and established obligations. People in adulthood are often afraid of competition with young professionals and suffer from impostor syndrome.

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How to change careers

Mature age provides candidates with significant advantages, including discipline, emotional stability, and developed communication skills.

Psychologists advise to perceive a change of activity not as a late start, but as an investment in the future. For successful adaptation, it is recommended to divide the transition process into small stages. It is useful to take courses, communicate with representatives of your chosen profession, and try internships. An important element of success is to work with inner beliefs and not compare yourself with other market participants.