11 Mistakes That Make Job Hunting Harder for Older Workers - And How to Avoid Them
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- Many older workers make job hunting mistakes that make finding a new job much harder. Avoiding those mistakes can increase their job prospects. In this video we outline 11 of the most common mistakes that make job hunting harder for older workers and we tell you how to avoid them.
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I went into the interview, and said "are you going to give me this f**king job or not?". He said no. Clear case of age discrimination.
Obviously! LOL.
It's not what you know. It's who you know
Good common sense here Lou! May seem simple and logical, but when one ends up 'in the mix' out there, it's lonely, you can get to feeling weak, you lose confidence, you feel hopeless. And a lot of basic errors creep in.
I agree. Thank you Gerard.
1. Errors in application
Don't rush on the paperwork/application.
2. Not asking questions in interview
3. Not preparing for interview but researching the company
4. Not customizing your resume and cover letter
5. Clean up social media presence
6. Job searching without a plan
7. Not following up after application/interview
8. Not networking
9. Not appearing confident
10. Giving up too soon
11. Start a side hustle
I appreciate the quick take/summary. I believe I covered all the mistakes older job seekers can make. If you think of any I didn't cover please let me know. Thank you for watching and thank you for taking the time to comment. Have a great Thanksgiving!
I generally leave application letters sit for 24 hours, re-read to make sure tone is correct, and no mistakes.
I have the confidence at interview.
I research the company.
I customise my cv and cover letter to hit the points.
I do not do public social media.
In the past, I worked the networking (didn't work).
I have not given up, I know my work ethic is a benefit to any company.
However, I am 63, and that puppy I do have difficulty overcoming. Heck, it was very difficult in my 50s, but now, double that.
Looks to me like you are doing everything right. I'm glad you aren't giving up. Your work ethic, as you say, is a benefit to any company.
Thank you for the encouragement! I was close to giving up.
God Bless you 😘
Giving up is easy but you’ll never move forward if you do. Please, don’t ever give up.
Ive applied for many jobs.
Tweeked my CV to match the job desciption.
Read up on the job and the company.
Been keen and been flexible in the interview.
Only to be told i have too much experience, and for the same job type told i dont have the right experience.
Having a picture on your social network can work both ways.
The first question i now ask at interviews is why they chose my CV.
There are many things that decide if you get a job. Some you can and some you cant control.
I like that you asked the question: "Why they chose my CV". It's a smart question to ask because it almost forces the interviewer to admit you have the skills/experience they are looking for. But, as you say, there are many things that decide if you get the job. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Hey Lou-this really hits home for a lot of reasons. The older I get at 51 the more more difficult it seems. I was getting nowhere in my career and knew something had to be done. I networked with one of my old work colleagues and got back in at higher rate/title. Thx for sharing.
I am glad to hear how networking helped you. I hope more people realize it’s value.
Im almost 50 and getting ready to quit my job if I dont find one first. 24 years at one job and now have a toxic cancerous manager. The company has changed from day to night. I have a Bs degree in law, but want to get into IT or cyber. I never used my degree because I fell into a job. My job is physical operating locomotives ground work and heavy equipment. It pays well but Im not a robot and really just cant stand this manager. Complete narcissist. Other coworkers putting in resumes at different places. So I was going to quit and drive a school bus and go back to get some education. I have a strong passion to start a business and going to do this as well. Its just at my current job is getting very very toxic. Overworked and I fear If I stay 6 more years my physical health will be very bad ( knees, back hands, feet) I have a coworker who is retiring at 62 and he said get out now. Its going to get really bad here. Okay I rambled enough however any advice would be welcomed.
You didn't ramble, you gave a good summary of the situation you find yourself in. You are obviously a smart guy, and motivated. Start a side hustle. As it grows your whole perspective will change and your options increase. Check out Side Hustle Rules, my relatively new CZcams channel where I extol the virtues of side hustles. Also, consider joining the Side Hustle Rules Patreon page. Good luck and get going!
Hey pal, I will be praying for you ,the good Lord will be watching for you when you least expect it!😮
I left my job when i was 32 to start my own business. Im now 59 and never looked back. No doubt, the best decision of my life. There is no future working for someone else.
Sage advice... I love it!
I'm retird from a successful career in sales. I'm not looking, but if I were looking for a job, I'd do exactly what you suggested.
It would be kind of fun; racking but fun!
Networking is exceedingly important. You are who you hang out with.
Thanks for the reminder.
I think I've always been in sales. I love it. Thank you for the comment.
Hi I am 53 I am still looking for a good local job. Got a few interviews but did not get hired. It is hard after I lost my good job years ago. I was 44 no job back then. Only a few temp work. Then I was a long term caretaker to my late dad. I have one phone interview tomorrow at a retail store. I already know I won’t get hired because there will be more younger and more qualified candidates. Very sad. I got denied for financial aid. I have a home and not disabled I got my Calfresh that helps in my groceries. You are right the older we get the harder to get a local job. I don’t like to commute too far 😟
Hi Amy! I hope you landed that retail job. That may be a short term solution but it's important to have a steady source of income. Once you've done that I suggest looking at ways you can work out of your home. This may mean learning new skills in your spare time, or leveraging your current skills. Either way, the Internet makes it much easier for people to earn a living or earn a side income from the comfort of their home. Good luck!
Lou, How do these things matter if what you said about HR departments and older people is true???
The little things add up. Do them and we improve our chance of getting hired. Of course there is no guarantee. It’s just smart to avoid shooting ourselves in the foot by making mistakes that can be avoided.
Good advice. Side hustle is good initiative. Net working won't work either when you are over 60
Side hustling is a good option. Don't discount networking. If you are good at networking (friendly and enjoy talking to people), and you network consistently I GUARANTEE it will pay great dividends, no matter what age you are.
Correct my Dad over 70 got a job by networking.
Good tips! Thanks!
Thank you! And, thank you for watching.
Thank you so much for your very positive video. I needed to watch it and it has given me a new insight on finding suitable employment.
Hi Barbara! I'm glad you enjoyed my video and found it helpful. Sometimes small adjustments will make a big difference in our prospects. Most importantly, never give up and never stop trying. Thanks for watching!
Best advice, thank you Lou!
I'm glad my video was helpful. Thank you for watching!
Underestimating your value aka selling yourself short. As an entrepreneur of 40+ years I constantly have to sell myself every day. If I don’t communicate how good of a job I’ll do for others it won’t come across as to why they should hire me instead of a competitor. And you may think that just because I’m the boss I don’t have to be concerned about that. And you’d be wrong. If I don’t constantly sell myself and my company, then neither myself or my employees make a living. So who do I work for and who is my boss? My customers, that’s who.
I agree. The customer is the ultimate boss. I also think it’s important that every employee buy-in to this fact.
There is no future working for someone else. Start your own business or be self-employed. Be your own boss. Just get out of your comfort zone and take the leap of faith. Earn your own money and dont earn money for others.
Given the challenges older workers face in the job market it's especially important for them to consider self-employment
I'm beginning to think this is true.
Thanks for your advice, I make sure all my spelling And grammar are correct, next how would companies investigate your social media, per say Facebook, when your settings are read by friends only?.
I have a crushed back injury and was fired for the liability issue recently.
I've been working with the vocational rehab program in my state, their effort is a snails pace.
My wife and I bought a house we have mortgage, how do you network when you have no one to network with affiliated with any company?
I don't know that companies can investigate your social media pages if your membership settings are for friends only, but I wouldn't take the chance that they can. Regarding, networking my suggestion is to join online groups that share your interests or passions. This Saturday I'm starting a live Q & A on the Over50tv Plus Patreon page where I'll spend one-hour answering as many viewer questions as possible. You can join for a pittance. www.patreon.com/over50tvplus
All said with true feeling! I totally take the info as the absolute real deal. And there is more imo, but thanks for this vid
Thank you for the kind words. And, thanks for watching!
Thank you for the tips.
I'm glad you found my video helpful. Thank you for watching! P.s. If you are in Viet Nam I hope it's not as warm as was last week here in Cleveland.
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Stating that you have a long experience can become a liability. In particular if you haven't reached that pivot point in your career when you are telling others what to do, instead of being told what to do. "Why should we hire this guy that has been doing that same thing for years and years without reaching a more senior position by now?"
That is a very good point and it makes a lot of sense. Thanks!
I was never told by the Dept of Rehab for disabled people and older workers about making job mistakes.
Hi Christine! I’m not familiar with the Dept of Rehab so I don’t know what their protocol is regarding warnings or termination. But I would think those steps would be covered in their employee handbook. If they didn’t comply with their handbook I suggest bringing that up to your manager or their manager. I would also follow up that failure in writing.
What do you think about doing a show on suggestions for people who are 65 and older? Or would they be about the same?
Producing some shows that are specific to 65 plus is a good idea. Thank you for the suggestion.
Thank you I have a phone interview and then a FaceTime interview tomorrow. I bought my last interview because I was too anxious and not confident but I don’t know how to net work because I’ve been living in isolation for three years and really don’t know anyone at all and it’s very hard for me to net work, and I don’t even have a clue where to start
Networking skills take time to develop. One exercise I recommend is to go to an indoor mall (there are still a few of those around) or park and say "hi" to people as you walk by them. Also, look for a reason to engage in a conversation with them. For example, if you see someone walking a dog you could say, "what a beautiful dog" and then ask them about their dog. (People love talking about their pets.)The point of this exercise is to get comfortable finding reasons to speak to people and introduce yourself. Do this enough and it'll make networking at a business function easier. Good luck!
Thank you. I know all the mistake, but just unable to make up my mind to change myself. May be I need to change my mentality in the first place.
Changing your mindset is critical. Believe in your value!
In my area of the country the main employer just doesn't hire qualified older workers for key or professional positions. In fact they don't hire older workers at all and usually will hire a younger person from a foreign country rather than hire an older worker and it shows in their work performance. The young workers make all sorts of mistakes but they are still given preference & grace while the older workers are go en the boot. That is why I don't for work for or buy the main employers products. Its just part of equal treatment on my part. I have a great employer instead that hires workers of all ages. You just have to look until you find an employer like mine.
54 years old and can’t find a job, I’m worried.
Hi Carolishable! I’m sorry you are having a difficult time finding a job. Even though many ‘experts’ say there are almost two jobs for every person looking for a job I know finding one isn’t easy for everyone. Without knowing anything about your skills and experience, in general I suggest deciding which job is right for you and then determining what skills are necessary to land that position. The key is to do what ever you can do to acquire those skills. Be focused, determined, and unstoppable. I hope these suggestions help you.
You will find something zthe good Lord works mirscles!
Age discrimination is rife.It may be illegal.But its prolific unfortunately.Karma.One day those who discriminate will find themselves in the same boat.!.
Sadly most people will encounter age discrimination at some point in their life. Those who think they won't are fooling themselves.
Positive attitude or not. If they discriminate all the enthusiast will. Not help
Having a positive attitude isn't for them, it's for us. I learned a long time ago that having a positive attitude is how to overcome rejection. In this case, I say let them discriminate. It's their loss if they don't hire a skilled, experienced older worker who shows up every day. Attitude is everything. It'll keep you going Ain't nothing impossible. First attitude, then success.
Some
Of the jobs that are available for older people suck
Watch Sunday's video for a good second career option.
YAWN. Yet another video that applies to any job seeker of any age... and has no real relevance to age-related mistakes.
Hmm. Interesting comment.
I dont believe in hiring workers over 60. Why you're going to retire at 62, 65 or 67. Dont want to waste my time. Ive seen it over and over again. They lie on thier application about thier skills, lie in the interview about what they can do. Get them on the job, and you find out fast they lied because they had to to get the interview. Then they last just long enough to make it to 62 65 or 67. Thats why older workers don't get hired. Most of the older workers Ive seen, are slower, harder to train, take sick time more, and just aren't as productive, which is why retirement age is 65!!!
The actions you describe are not the sole purview of older folks. I know many younger people who work at a company until something better comes along.
You suck. And you're breaking the law.
Do you want a worker or a new husband?
When I was in my twenties I got sick about 4 times a year. Now I get sick about every 3 years. I don't have to worry about children. I have none. I get to work on time and work a full day. I don't spend half the day gossiping with colleagues. I won't have an affair with the boss.
I have taught younger people about technology. I could run your social media dept., work in marketing or sales. But you won't hire me. - An older worker
@@americafirst9144 Great points and well said!