Money Magazine: Age-Proof Your Career

by Duncan Mathison

The issue of age and the job search is a hot topic in the job search world lately.  Age is one of those variables we have little control over and everyone will have the frustrating experience of being judge by age (too young or too old) as opposed to skill and capability.  (And of course we know all of the other ways employers sometimes dismiss job candidates based on criteria that have nothing to do with qualifications.)

According to the Bureau of Labor Satistics, nearly half of older unemployed workers (55+) have been out of work more than 27 weeks. (See report)

These are tough searches that require the older job seeker to be at the top of their game in today’s competitive marketplace. The issues can be unique but always. I have been quoted in a number of articles about the challenge of the job search for older workers whether their issue is age or simply so much experience they are “overqualified”. Though my quotes may be brilliant, the articles are worth a look as they not only explore the issue but offer some concrete tips to the job seeker.  Dan Kadlec’s article in this month’s issue of Money magazine “How to Age Proof Your Career” (p. 118) offers an “anti-aging” kit.  This is one of the better and more thorough fact-checked articles I have seen. Nice job Dan!

Tags: Age, career advice, interviewing, job search, News Reports, Rebound: A Proven Plan For Starting Over After Job Loss, self improvement, Transferable Skills, unemployment

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