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Ageism in the Age of AI: How Experienced Professionals Can Stay Competitive

Are you finding that your experience sometimes works against you in today’s job market? Ageism, whether from human hiring managers or AI-powered applicant screening, can be a…

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Ageism in the Age of AI: How Experienced Professionals Can Stay Competitive

About this session

Are you finding that your experience sometimes works against you in today’s job market? Ageism, whether from human hiring managers or AI-powered applicant screening, can be a hidden barrier to landing your next role.

Join Helen Sanchez, Founder of Tanagui LLC, for a practical session on navigating age bias and confidently showcasing your value as an experienced professional. With over 20 years of recruiting expertise, Helen will teach you how to turn your years of experience into a strategic advantage while also continuing to develop new skills in the age of AI.

You’ll leave this session with actionable strategies for:

  • Highlighting your experience as an asset, not a liability
  • Updating your resume to succeed with both humans and AI screening tools
  • Responding to age-biased interview questions with confidence
  • Building new skills, from AI and beyond
  • Navigating workplace age bias beyond the hiring process

Take control of your career and learn how to demonstrate that seasoned professionals bring unmatched value to today’s evolving workplace.

Meet the speaker

Helen Sanchez

Helen Sanchez

Founder at Tanagui LLC & Career Coach

With over twenty years of experience in recruiting and career guidance, Helen’s journey has been dedicated to helping people navigate their career paths. This led her to found Tanagui, LLC, a career consultancy with a focus on supporting women over 40.

Helen’s work is rooted in the fact that people over 40 have significant contributions to make, even though they often face diminished value in the workplace. As longevity increases, people need to identify their passions as they break through the barriers of age discrimination and as companies understand the high value of multi-generational symbiotic relationships. By teaching a course on building a legacy season, speaking at events, participating in podcasts, and writing articles. she addresses these challenges and advocate for change.

Her academic background includes dual Bachelor's degrees in Women's and Gender Studies and African American Studies. Helen is a proud member of Phi Beta Kappa Society and the Honor Society in Women & Gender Studies. She is also a graduate of the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and a certified coach.

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