by Alex Funkhouser
One in three older job seekers say theyâve felt the sting of ageism when looking for work. A tighter job market and corporate cutbacks are making things harder.
They say age is just a numberâbut for older job seekers, it can complicate things, to say the least.
One in three workers 50 or over say theyâve experienced age discrimination when looking for a new position. And two-thirds have felt its sting in the workplace.
Last year saw continued layoffs, particularly in tech, while job openings fell to their lowest level since 2021 with the seeming end of The Great Resignation. Itâs a tough time to navigate the job market, even more so for those approaching the later stages of their careers.
But with age comes experience, which businesses desperately need as they look to cut staff while maintaining efficiency. Hereâs how older candidates can showcase their skills and demonstrate their advantages to stand out in the saturated job market.
Read the complete Fast Company article BYÂ SANDRO OKROPIRIDZE: https://www.fastcompany.com/91019090/9-tips-for-landing-a-job-if-youre-over-50
by Alex Funkhouser
There are times when itâs both appropriate and advantageous to steer the conversation toward your strengths.
When it comes to job interviews, the hiring manager is in the driverâs seat. They ask the questions and make the decisions. But candidates arenât simply passengers in the process. Itâs possible and appropriate to take control in several situations.
âTaking control in a job interview can help you showcase your qualifications, make a strong impression, and steer the conversation in a direction that highlights your strengths,â says Paul Bramson, CEO of the Paul Bramson Companies, which offers sales and leadership training programs. âHowever, itâs essential to strike a balance between taking control and being respectful.â
âEnsure as a candidate you control your breathing to allow time for slow and thoughtful responses,â Knox suggests. âThis may seem trivial, but it does allow you to control the pace and speed of the interview itself to ensure you represent your best self.â
KNOW WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL
The first step is to understand what you can control. While you canât or shouldnât try to control other people in the interview, you have free rein over yourself, says Dawid Wiacek, executive coach and founder of Career Fixer, a career coaching firm. For example, you can control how you show up, including your energy, as well as the examples, anecdotes, and metrics you emphasize and the questions you ask.
Read the complete Fast Company article BYÂ STEPHANIE VOZZA: https://www.fastcompany.com/91025218/how-candidates-take-control-in-interview
by Alex Funkhouser
Finding happiness at work is complex, but flexibility, decent pay, and a good company culture are essential elements. Hereâs how to find them.
Iâve worked at Fast Company for more than a decade. My colleague Lydia Dishman, one of the other authors of Work Smarter, has been here for more than 15 years. In a career landscape where many switch jobs every few years, clearly weâve found something about our jobs that has made us stay.
If, like me, freelance isnât for you, butâalso like meâyou value flexibility, a large part of being happy at work will be finding a job that doesnât require you to be in the office eight to nine hours a day, five days a week. Writer Michael Grothaus collected the best flexible jobs in America right now that both let you work remotely (at least some of the time) and still pay well.Â
For many of us, finding a âgood jobâ can be a lifelong pursuit. At its most basic level, a good job should provide economic security, economic mobility, and equity, respect, and voice. But dig a little deeper and what those things mean for individuals can be different depending on your circumstances and personality.
Read the complete Fast Company article BYÂ KATHLEEN DAVIS: https://www.fastcompany.com/91020019/how-to-find-a-job-youll-actually-like
by Alex Funkhouser
The first step in any negotiation is to approach the conversation as a collaboration instead of a power struggle.
Q: How do I negotiate salary when I get a job offer?
A:Â Â It took me an embarrassingly long time to even realize that I could and should ask for more money when accepting a new job. But, as awkward as it can feel, you donât get what you donât ask for.Â
Knowing whether the company is a lead payer or a mid-market or low payer also can inform how much youâre likely to get.
The first step in any negotiation is to approach the conversation as a collaboration instead of a power struggle. Try statements like âI would love to understand what the opportunity is to get closer to this salary,â or âWhat is the flexibility in your salary range for this role?â
Those statements open up the conversation rather than shutting it down with a simple yes or no.
Read the complete Fast Company article BYÂ KATHLEEN DAVIS: https://www.fastcompany.com/91015069/how-do-i-negotiate-salary-when-i-get-a-job-offer
by Alex Funkhouser
We break down the most in-demand skills that employers are looking for right now.
The working world is changing at a rapid pace, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, changing business needs, a shift in consumer behavior, and a volatile economic landscape.
All of this is putting pressure on workers to adapt and keep up. However, there is no need to panic. Professionals have always had to train and learn new skills in order to remain employable in a competitive job market. In the dynamic job market of 2024, there will be certain skills that employers will be looking for. Understanding which skills are most in-demand can help you take the next step in your career.
You donât have to be an expert at handling and analyzing huge data sets to offer critical insights. But employers do want to see that you can, at the very least, understand the importance of data to the business and recognize some of the most basic terminology.
This guide will unveil the top five skills that my team at StandOut CV believes employers are looking for in 2024, so you can master these abilities and position yourself as a standout candidate in the evolving job landscape.
Read the complete Fast Company by ANDREW FENNELL: https://www.fastcompany.com/91014141/top-5-skills-you-need-to-get-hired-in-2024