One in three older job seekers say they’ve 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 number—but for older job seekers, it can complicate things, to say the least.
One in three workers 50 or over say they’ve 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. It’s 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. Here’s 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
