I’m Not Letting Ageism Define My Future and You Shouldn’t Either

Not at this time. Thanks.

I am looking to get back into a full time role after taking the "off ramp" for almost 10 years. I've done some part time work but not related to what I used to do in my previous work life. I have...

I am currently job seeking. I was told recently that if you are worried about ageism you don't want to start off your resume by stating "I have 25 years' of experience in xyz...". This opinion...

How should someone handle a situation in where they feel discriminated against because of their age?

Any suggestions on the best way to avoid age discrimination when interviewing?

At what age does ageism start?

I have gone naturally gray. People tell me I need to dye my hair to get a job. Your thoughts, please?

What advice do you have to stand out amongst all the young professionals?

How do you address the career gap in your linkedin profile ? No current position ? Do you publish all of your jobs or only show the most recent 10 or 15 years ?

What advice would you give to someone in their mid-40's who is considering a career change?

a common concern is people set in their ways How do we demonstrate ability to be agile and adapt;

How do we demonstrate experience while not showing age?

What advice would you give to younger team members who are looking to support an older co-worker who's prioritize, and life in general, might be different from their own?

What are some specific things to point out that show you create value, not just bring "experience"? Especially for a new/startup organization where metrics that matter in an enterprise setting...

I'm making a career change - how do I relate my knowledge and experience to be attractive to new industries/sectors?

I want to learn how to combat the rampant ageism in our society.

No specific question, I am looking to make a career change and anticipate my age being a negative factor when looking for a new position.

In this special circumstance, how to make a choice between: A. continue with a career that you love but a fierce competition following this covid crisis (which means you're unemployed now), and...

No question at this time. Looking to make a career change at 50. Looking forward to a relevant discussion

How can I break back into the work force after be away from it for 4 years (while being a stay at home mom) and while taking care of a child doing ilearning from home?

There’s an assumption that if your experience goes too far back, it’s not relevant. How do you combat that?

No question at this time. Just glad this is being discussed as ageism is REAL!

How do you convey 30 years experience without sounding old?

Advice on the topic of asking about flexibility when kids are in the mix.

I am so glad to see others inquiring about how to handle a career gap on resumes, on LinkedIn, in interviews, etc. My gap is 15 years long, and the "standard" advice seems to be "emphasize your...

How can you write a resume that showcases your qualifications but not your age? How can you finesse a career gap on a resume? How should you respond to both your age and a career gap in an interview?

I put in over 200 applications for executive and administrate assistant work. I worked as a administrative operations manager. I started out looking for jobs as an administrative operations...

Best ways to handle the "overqualified for this position" question.

how to advance yourself during the interview process assuming ones age may deter an offer

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Or laid off while newer, younger (male) employees were kept

Our culture fosters “you’re lucky to have a job.” How do you establish your worth and move ahead?

Hello - this is one question I have. When my expertise exceeds “years required“ in a role, how should I respond? (Eg keeping my response to the #required+ years or stating my actual years)?

I am not only older (55) but am increasing my skills by adding data science certifications. How do I emphasize that since I don't have experience in it beyond classes, testing and certifications?

How do I show my experience on my resume without showing my age? For example, my best experience goes back to a jobs I held between 1995 - 2005 and 2005 - 2012. I have great experience and tenure...

Interested in what happens AFTER getting the job. I was able to land a job but had difficulty wading in and swimming with the 40-year-old managers. They expect me to be as nimble as the 20 year...

How can I determine if my age is the reason I am not getting the interview?

If you are looking for a job and you feel you have been discriminated against, how do you validate your suspicions with looking like you are just whining because you didn’t get the job?

After you are rejected, why is it when you ask the for an honest feedback or ways to improve your chances next time, they go silent. So how can you improve for your next interview if you don't...

Why do companies take you through the entire interview process and then go silent. They fly you in for the final interview and then nothing.

What is the best way to address a career pivot within a resume (especially when you have a career gap due to a career break)?

Are there particular industries that are more amenable to the seasoned set, that value the experience and reliability of a seasoned worker, particular industries in which the public expects a...

how do you keep current when your employer doesn't?

How can we navigate a career transition and utilize our experience?