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45 Is the New 65: The Pain of Ageism Is Real
I hear the frustration and pain from experienced job seekers day in and day out: “Employers want to hire a 20-something year old, with the experience of a 50-year old, at the price of an 18-year old.” “45 is the new 65. And no one calls me because of it.” “I can see the HR…
Read MoreGet Off My Lawn! Fighting to Prove Ageism Exists
Get Off My Lawn! Fighting to Prove Ageism Exists I have one reader who strongly insists that ageism exists. He told me about one particular interview he had where he was very credentialed and extremely qualified for the role. He said the company told him after the interview, “I don’t think you will fit in…
Read MoreConquering Ageism: First-Hand Account from a Successful Job Seeker
Conquering Ageism: First-Hand Account from a Successful Job Seeker Ageism is the classic job seeker hurdle that most people think is holding them back. When I speak with these experienced executives and professionals who are struggling, I often find it is because of other reasons why they are not moving forward in their job search.…
Read MoreHow Executives Can ‘Beat the Kids’ and Interview Successfully Against Millennials
One of our recent interview coaching clients expressed to us how she believes ageism was preventing her from landing a job. So, she hired us to help her beat ageism in her interviews. She wanted to outshine the millennials (aka beat the kids). Okay! I’m game….
Read MoreAre You Outdated, Overqualified or Experiencing Ageism in Your Job Search?
Everyday during our work with clients, my team and I hear the terms outdated, overqualified, and ageism used interchangeably. As if these terms mean the same thing. Well, they are not the same. One is a legitimate reason for not being hired, that you have 100% control over changing to get hired. One is…
Read MoreCombating Ageism: How Facebook Jealousy Taught Me to Network Better
I once was feeling sorry for myself… I was on Facebook one day and saw all of these pictures of people at parties where I wasn’t invited. So I was feeling a little sorry for myself, and I told friend of mine about how I was feeling… And she said to me… “So when…
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