Tips for Older Job Hunters
“That Awkward Age – Programs Help Older Job Hunters Clear An Extra Hurdle”, an article in the July 29, 2010, edition of The Dallas Morning News in Section 1D provides helpful suggestions for job seekers of my vintage. Below are five ways to overcome age discrimination:
1. Buy a computer and cell phone; if you do not have them already. Almost all jobs in business require employees to be able to effective use these devices. It is time to move beyond faxes.
2. Dismiss negative thoughts about age. Stay positive by focusing on your strengths and experience. Discussions of medical procedures and recent illness are not helpful.
3. Look good so you feel good. Stay fit and well-dressed. Confidence shown in a job interview can get you down the road to employment.
4. Seek out age-friendly employers. Use sites such as retirementjobs.com and many other sites – just Google – “job sites for older job seekers”.
5. Network – online and in person. Linkedin.com, civil organizations such as Senior Source, SCORE, and Rotary and religious organizations are good sources.
If you have joined my age group, please share with readers of this blog your suggestions for finding meaningful and rewarding employment.
Thanks! Glyn
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