Many jobs are never posted publicly. Employee referrals are employers' favorite way to hire (40% or more of hires vs. 10% or less for job boards). Because of your age and experience, you have many more options and a MUCH better network of colleagues than younger workers.
Yes, employer bias against "older" job candidates definitely exists, but networking is the best way to beat that bias! Your large network is a very big advantage. In this article, Job-Hunt's Editor Susan P. Joyce describes strategies for leveraging your network for your next job offer.
I hate to start with the bad news, but, if you are over
50, many employers will assume you are not technically up-to-date. You can combat this negative perception that you are behind the times by following the step-by-step plan outlined in this two-part article.
Demonstrating that you are up-to-date is essential today. This is not "mission: impossible." Nor will it happen overnight, but best to get started now rather than later. Boomer Job Search Expert Phyllis Mufson shares 7 steps show that you are up-to-date, in this article.
Your personal brand is your reputation. Today, your resume and accomplishments are not enough if you want to continue to work. You cannot avoid having a personal brand -- even if you do not want one. Genuine personal branding is not telling
people how terrific you are, but showing them through your expertise and generosity.
To succeed, communicate a clear, consistent, and coherent personal brand. In this article by Boomer Personal Branding Expert Wendy Marx, learn how to find and define your personal brand.
You are forty times (4,000%!) LESS likely to be approached
with career opportunities without that photo. If hiring managers and recruiters do find you or look you up online after receiving your resume, they will wonder why your photo was omitted. They’ll wonder if you have something to hide. Or, are you behind the times?
In this article, Boomer Job Search Expert Phyllis Mufson offers great tips for how to have the best headshot photo taken for your LinkedIn Profile. Learn the best pose (make eye contact with the camera), smile, and more.
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