30 results for tag: age bias
A Word to the Wise for Over-50 Executives
Did you know that about 20% of executives don't survive the first year in a role?
Word is it's harder for the over-50 crowd to get offers; add to that a 20% fail rate and you end up in a tough situation, even when unemployment is low.
So, what do you ...
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Taking Age Bias Out of Your Job Search
Age bias in a job search is a real thing says ExecuNet Career Strategist Stacie Haller.
She works with senior executives every week who are looking for help working around bias against senior employees. There are many things people do that will trigger ...
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When You’re an Over 50 Executive…
A bias occurs when one falls into a stereotype says ExecuNet Career Strategist and former executive recruiter Saundra Botts when talking about things the over 50 executive needs to be mindful of.
Avoiding the age-related serotypes is one of the aspects ...
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Navigating Job Search When You Are Over 50
Over 50? Facing a restructuring? Are you asking for too much money? These are very common concerns for job seekers at the senior executive level. When you're at this level you're always in job search, well, you should be, and actively networking to keep ...
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Getting the Attention of a Decision Maker When You Are Over 50
LinkedIn is a place recruiters and corporate decision makers always turn to for candidates. However, all too often candidates simply have a "copy their resume" approach to their profile. ExecuNet Director of Coaching Services Harriette Lowenthal says to ...
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Storytelling in Interviews Without Dating Yourself
Finally! The big day. You have an interview this afternoon with a company that is looking for someone to head up their Northeast division. It's exactly the type of opportunity you have been positioning yourself for and would really launch your career. It's ...
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Job Searching Over 50
Job creation is up, but if you’re an executive who is over 50 searching for a job can be daunting, particularly if you're looking for the first time in years — even decades — and the limitations of a pandemic don't help. But it is possible to land an ...
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Résumés When You Are Over 50
Need help telling your story? ExecuNet's Career Strategists can make the difference in all aspects of your job search... and beyond. Get the help you need and the job you deserve.
At ExecuNet, we teach that the résumé is a marketing document focused on ...
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Determining if a Company is Receptive to Older Employees
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We tell the executive VIPs who we work with closely on their job search ...
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Recruiter Jason Hanold on Older Job Seekers
Your age can be a huge advantage in your job search. Trying to hide it is unnecessary. Trying to defend it or explain how it's not a problems becomes a problem. Companies want employees who add value. If you focus on the value you will bring to the next ...
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Taking Unfair Advantage of Your Age
According to AARP, over 61% of employees in the United States over age 45 have seen or experienced aged discrimination in the workplace, and 38% of people believe it is common to see ageism. On average, a 54-years-old job seeker will be in search for close to ...
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