OFFICE HOURS: Overcoming Ageism in the Job Search

After years of middle management, I would like a job without the responsibility of managing staff. I’ve been passed over for jobs because I am viewed as overqualified. How do I communicate that I...

How to fight ageism in today's world?

I have. Ten year gap from raising my kids and other family obligations. I am 54 years old and feeling that my career gap and my age are working against me in my search.

I am really curious. I am too qualified or under qualified for my age. I would love some tips on how to address this in a job interview. Thanks

I have been an Engineer since the age of 17. While this is something to be proud of, my resume can age me as I highlight 23 years of experience. Should I truncate or remove earlier experience to...

How do we overcome ageism in sales?

Is there significant prejudice against people 62 years of age and older on the job? If so, what can you recommend to a 62-year-old jobseeker?

I went back to school while raising my kids. Got my masters. Yet, I feel because I am older and more expensive, I am not being hired. What are your suggestions to getting that job?

How do I encourage a potential employer to consider me for an entry level position if I've worked for and been off for many years?

Is there any consensus about whether to include your graduation year on your resume if it's been a "few" years since you donned a cap and gown?

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how to move to a similar industry or role (or "titled" role without having held that title before) and not have to start from entry level (with 25+ years employment experience)?

How do you respond when someone asks in an interview if you want to have children? I’m married and haven’t had children yet, unfortunately I got this question too often and I feel I’ve been...

I cut my experience down to last 15 years but when I refer to large global installations and lesson learned, ‘“working without precedence” and creating new consulting delivery models....I reveal...

What would be your best advice for having your resume noticed, and your job experience not looking stale as a person re-entering the traditional workforce after many years running a business and...

How to overcome ageism in a fast-paced and hyper-evolving field such as technology where younger digital native generations might be preferred?

How old would you consider is too old for job searching? I am 57 years old with 32 years of work experience. I'm working on trying to figure out if I should continue working. Will someone hire me...