How to combat ageism during a job search
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Is ageism affecting your career opportunities?
Helen Sanchez, Founder of Tanagui, will teach you about tools and techniques that you can leverage during conversations with hiring managers when you encounter ageism.
Join us to develop effective strategies for navigating age...
Is ageism affecting your career opportunities?
Helen Sanchez, Founder of Tanagui, will teach you about tools and techniques that you can leverage during conversations with hiring managers when you encounter ageism.
Join us to develop effective strategies for navigating age bias in professional spaces. With over 20 years of experience in recruiting, Helen has advice on how to confidently position yourself as a mature professional when applying for a new job.
You’ll leave this session with new approaches for tackling tricky interview questions, and you’ll gain the confidence to use them in your next interview!
In this chat, we’ll talk about:
- Modern resume do’s and don’ts
- How to use your years of experience as an asset
- Strategies to address ageism in the workplace
Meet The Speaker
Helen’s background includes over twenty years working in recruiting, education in Women and Gender Studies, as well as African American Studies. She is the founder of Tanagui Career Consultants, whose primary focus is to offer services that result in breakthrough resumes and interview mastery for women over 40.
Make sure to visit Tanagui's site and Facebook page. For more information, you can email Helen: hdsanchez@tanagui.com
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By: MelissaPosted on 2023-08-28 -
Is I am believe you for you give me a job.
By: RanoPosted on 2023-08-28 -
What are some common ways to tell if ageism may be happening during a job search?
By: StephaniePosted on 2023-08-28 -
Are some industries more than others where ageism is more prevalent?
By: HollyPosted on 2023-08-28 -
looking forward to hearing this topic
By: CariPosted on 2023-08-28 -
How does one overcome age related issues when searching for jobs? Moreso when job switch is involved so like one does not have experience in the new career path for example a switch to tech ...
By: OludolapoPosted on 2023-08-26 -
can't seem to even get interviews any more and i have 35 years of experience. removed dates from my college so they can't do the math
By: BerniePosted on 2023-08-25 -
Hi. I’m in my late 60’s, and am not ready to retire (yet). However, when people see my LinkedIn profile, and with my job history going back to the 1980’s, I think that turns off a lot of people....
By: SeanPosted on 2023-08-25 -
I started experiencing job search difficulties this yr. I don't get interview invites. Is it how I'm presenting myself in my resume or cover letter? I imagine it'll be harder when they *see* me. I'm 59.
By: Gloria, Customer ServicePosted on 2023-08-24 -
How can you gain entry level experience when switching careers, without getting turned away from entry level roles targeted towards recent grads?
By: Mike , Data AnalyticsPosted on 2023-08-24 -
I am 55 and just registered as an apprenticeship but feel i will deal with issues getting hired. any tips
By: OladelePosted on 2023-08-24 -
At what age does "ageism" become an issue?
By: Rebecca, OwnerPosted on 2023-08-24 -
What age do people typically face ageism?
By: TorreyPosted on 2023-08-24 -
What is the best way to handle ageism if you suspect it? Do you go to your manager, or let it go of you are already with a company AND how about if you are not with a company and suspect ageism is...
By: Muriel, HR SpecialistPosted on 2023-08-24 -
In this job hunt, I've repeatedly been asked a question that sounds like a softball but feels like a trap: "What are you thoughts on diversity, equity, and inclusion?" I want to say, "All good....
By: EricPosted on 2023-08-24 -
How do I respond when an interviewer says that I remind them of their mother?
By: Susan, Real Estate BrokerPosted on 2023-08-24 -
I've been working for over 30 years. I was advised to quantify the number of years I've been working on my resume, and put "20+ years experience." Is that a good figure?
By: IngridPosted on 2023-08-24 -
Should you show the years you graduated from college on your resume?
By: SuePosted on 2023-08-24 -
What are effective tools to combat ageism when job hunting?
By: Madinah, DirectorPosted on 2023-08-24 -
What's the best way to handle ageism combined with other biases (gender/gender nonconformity, etc)?
By: Kim, Channel OperationsPosted on 2023-08-24 -
What are some of the more subtle/less obvious signs that one is encountering agism in a job hunt interaction?
By: Federico, Deskside Support AgentPosted on 2023-08-24 -
How do you keep your level of experience apparent on your resume without giving away your age?
By: DesiréPosted on 2023-08-23 -
Is extensive job experience valued in the current job market? What are the best ways to re-enter the job market after being let go from an employer.
By: SusanPosted on 2023-08-23 -
Are there resources for finding companies specifically looking for mature job seekers? Bonus if they also want women pivoting into tech roles!
By: Heather, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2023-08-23 -
Thanks for taking up this topic. My question is - Along with ageism there is high salary also since both rise together in the career. So to stand out since the companies prefer your and less...
By: Abdul Majid, Product ManagerPosted on 2023-08-23 -
What roles are really important and needed right now?Do they require little training or none?
By: Sheila, Customer ServicePosted on 2023-08-22 -
I am 57 yrs old, I have worked in IT and corporate for 25 years. About a decade ago I shifted to political and nonprofit organizations. The shift was positive but now I find myself impacted by a...
By: Joyce, Digital TrainerPosted on 2023-08-22 -
How do we show experience without it being TOO MANY YEARS? How do we handle the intersection of ageism and sexism?
By: Catya, Product ManagerPosted on 2023-08-21 -
I’m just wondering the best way to combat ageism as a 50+ job seeker that is a former entrepreneur.
By: KimberlyPosted on 2023-08-21 -
How should I update my LinkedIn profile to combat ageism?
By: Renee, Enterprise Account ExecutivePosted on 2023-08-17 -
How can you find companies that value more experienced employees?
By: Lynn, Mobile DeveloperPosted on 2023-08-16 -
At what level should we enter at mid-life?
By: Khatereh (Kathy), SalesPosted on 2023-08-14 -
Any tips for young professionals when manager doesn't take you seriously because of age and gender, limiting opportunities for promotion and growth?
By: Meyling, Mechanical EngineerPosted on 2023-08-14 -
How to give myself a motivation when many companies rejected me because ofmy age?
By: MeshaPosted on 2023-08-08 -
At 50, I'm interested in exploring opportunities in the tech field. I'd like to learn how to interview for a new career as well as how to respond to any ageism I might encounter.
By: CarriePosted on 2023-07-28 -
I won't be able to attend live, because I'm starting training as a Health Navigator & Older-Adult Research Specialist. Will you be sending a copy of this out later? Thank you.
By: Laura, Personal DevelopmentPosted on 2023-07-20
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