Job Search Advice for Over 50 Year Olds
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TODAY'S TOPIC: JOB SEARCH ADVICE FOR OVER 50 YEAR OLDS
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Let's be honest, there are biases against older workers. Anyone who tells you otherwise is flat out lying. Even so, that doesn't mean it's hopeless. We just need to plan a bit better and recognize where and how to take advantage of our more vast experience.
Check out today's video for tips on the job search itself, resume writing, and interviewing. Together, this job search advice for over 50 year olds will get you to where you want to go!
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Just wonderful, I have been researching "writers jobs" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Jeyeyton Riyria Process - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my friend got great success with it.
Hi I am given years ago Canada food parking work visa give me bout I have no imerigesen pay money 300 h.but cansel work visa but I long time try to come in oneline free visa am pursuing to try to ten years but I am no sux fully .
Now I am try to house work in Canada .
My age in 50 years .
These days when you finally do get a reply, they want to do a telephone interview, which I find very frustrating. I believe an interview should always be done in person so that they can see me, and not just a voice over the phone. Also, many of these online applications have you take a test, even if it doesn't pertain to the actual job.
58 years old and so desperate for a job I am ready to do desperate things. Worked all my life, the American dream is a nightmare.
I'm the same age and the same situation, John. It's definitely a bummer. How did it work out for you?
2 years have passed, how's it going?
@@ratatattattat I survived, sadly, many others did not. I feel for the good citizens of the world. If ever we needed a velvet revolution it is now. Peace.
I turned 56 this year and lost my job with a company I'd been with for 18 years: paid vacation, full medical benefits, all went bye-bye. So hard to start all over from scratch, especially at this age. I can't retire until I'm 67, so I have to do something for income.
How’s it going for you guys? I’m 47 and starting over. Don’t even know where to start.
Went back to school and graduated with honors 8 years ago at 53. When I was able to secure an interview it was because the interviewer thought I was in my 20's due to my graduation date. When I would meet the interviewer they looked at me like I was from Mars. It also shows how inept some of these recruiters are. I also took menial jobs in hope of moving up but when a position opened up I would be ignored and a young person just out of college would be hired. It is so sad and frustrating because I am unable to earn a decent living and will never be able to own a home again.
Joe Pat, Hang in there and keep trying! Please watch my recent Live Office Hours for inspiration on the job market, The Employment Market: Why You Should be Getting Big Job Offers Right Now!
Its hard, I was in a similar position. Pray to God for guidance. I'll pray for you as well.
I'm in the same position now. I went on a couple of interviews recently and it showed on their faces how disgusted they were with me. I was like WOW! I should start wearing a hidden camera to interviews.
Hope it works out for you.
I commend you for getting your degree later in life. I know what you have stated here from a different angle. Every application I complete asks my college graduation date. By being honest and typing June 1988 I get filtered out of consideration.
I recall an interview that got me a job. Interviewer says " I see here you did poorly in math.........my response " Albert Einstein flunked Algebra" within two days I got calls from the department head, within a week the Director.....I was hired.
This woman I know retired at 67, and at 69 got hired at Walmart.
Oh..it's definitely real all right. I was at a job for 28.5 years and they shut down the plant (they were working towards laying me off anyway..kept getting low reviews and new young prick boss and I couldn't see eye to eye..on ANYTHING). When my severance ran out (which was quite good, thank God) and I started looking (I was only 54.5 years old), those interviews DID not come as fast as they used to. My son happened to be looking at the same time - he was 22. He received triple the amount of interviews I did. Happily, I am at a new job...not quite making as much as before (about 6 grand off)..BUT, it's very close to home (only 15 minutes drive and benefits are better...and I have a great boss...NOW). I found out part of the reason they hired me - all the YOUNG people would leave after 1.5 years. The big boss finally said , "Hire some OLD people...at least THEY'LL STAY.". So I"ve been there for 1.5 years...and I can see why young people do leave. The job is NOT easy, it's complex as hell, and somewhat stressful - although not AS stressful as my old job. Young people don't want to put up with this kind of thing from what I see. I"m going to try and hang on until I"m 62 or so.
It’s definitely a thing. I’m over 60 and have to work twice as hard to find new work which is usually well below my prior roles.
Don't give up...I worked somewhere for 20 years and resigned...Took a long vacation jumped back in line for a new job and got one 5 days after applying..It has weekends of and paid holidays..Its never over until u say so.
Congrats!
I was one of those guys who use to put my college education on the top half of my resume...with my graduation dates. If you graduated college in a year that starts in 19.. I wouldn't even mention when you graduated on a resume anymore. I just put the universities and degrees nothing more. Having a master's degree from a prestigious university loses a lot of its luster when you graduated over 25 years ago.
Getting a job, just to live is a full time job. There must be a better way than this!
Patriotic heroes like Karl Marx DID have a way. He and his followers fought for a more organized way, acknowledging the nonconsent of the born: being forced into the world against their will. We owe Marx & his followers for their hardship & sacrifice fighting for us to get paid at all. And, no - I do NOT agree with any of Marx's unfalsifiable assertions about history. But I agree with his goals.
@@theultimatereductionist7592 dumb
@@theultimatereductionist7592 my guy just called a guy who caused millions of deaths a patriotic hero...
Jesus💚
@@spencerhall6744 And he was a spineless order follower Lou zur
That is so true! It's important for interviewers to realize that 50 is like 35 was, years ago!
Tru dat. :)
Andy, I think your advice on ensuring you are using up to date terminology is spot on, especially in my technology field. Thanks for another great video.
You're always welcome Cary!
As a 62 year old job seeker,here is my advice to those my age: retire and get social security.The employers nowadays do not want older workers. Sad,but true.
I actually got a job where my co-workers were mostly over 50. BUT... I couldn't keep up with their insane daily quota, so I lost the job after 2 years. Ironically, it's been said they prefer "quality over quantity", but that wasn't true.
I am an abled service connected veteran over 50 with a service dog with a great skill set...but the BIAS is REAL!
Now way!! Try this! 1st cry your heart out because you lost something & are suppose too. 2nd Find your 'Life's Compass.' The compass should contain all your good & not so good history with your interests, talents, skills, education, etcetera. Might take a while but is worth it since all that was leading somewhere into your future. 3rd Clearly define your career now from the compass & add a spin to it like a skill you can do well. 4th Locate a company, say, of your choosing & list 10 things you can do for them. 5th Go to that company & talk about you! Why this way? Usually the company has no real procedure in place, verbal or written. Don't talk about any handicaps yet until the interview & bring that up first. Usually the company people have plenty of their own life glasses, anti-intellectualism. You might not agree but it's there trust me. It is there big time. Much good luck.
🙁 I no longer have a social network at age 61, having spent the last six years caring for elderly parents. So many of my friends have passed away and I had no time to make new.
I don't know anyone either. All I want is a part time job. No big deal. I would make a great employee.
I am right there with you Marie!!! I was going to a community collage to change my career in the dental field because I have carpal tunnel and can't be a dental lab technician anymore after 26 years. I got into a physical therapy assistant program and half way through I had to take a hiatus because my 80 yo mom was ill and ended up living with me for the next 4 years. Right after she moved in with me my dad got cancer. Needles to say, I gave up my life to take care of my parents ....no regrets!!! I was told that because my hiatus from education was too long that I would have to start the program all over again. Being ~50 + yo, I seriously didn't have it in me, mainly because I had no support system OR NETWORK from family. My mom's side in Germany and my dad's side in the South, I'm in Washington. Also, you can really find out who your real friends are when you are going through tough times and really need help.
I did almost everything by myself, including setting up my dad's funeral, picking his casket ect. then my mom's funeral later. I have mass experience managing my parents life and estate. I'm just trying to figure out how to incorporate all of my knowledge into my resume. The problem is that now I am 60 yo woman and wonder, will a potential employer consider my self taught knowledge, my age, & the huge gap in my resume....while I was thrown into the fire pit??? I seriously had to figure strategies out on the fly while my own life was not exactly secure.....by myself!!! This included conferring with real estate, and other attorney's, my dad's rentals, being my parents advocates for everything from doctors, hospitalization, SNF's, Adult family homes, and a million other things over the years. It would take too long to list.
Some of my friends passed away and about 12 others friendships, of 20 to 30 years, moved out of the state so I really have lacked a good network. All of these things are time consuming and stressful so trying to find new networks is tough, especially when Covid started and my confidence went right out the window. I barely got to see my mom before she passed because of Covid.
I'm curious....what did you end up doing Marie, or anyone else in a similar situation???
My question to anyone else is how do I create a resume that will get me a job at age 60??? I have other attributes that I can add that are also self taught. I seriously need help now!! Please! Any advice will be appreciated !! Thank you, and good luck to everyone in a dilemma!!
How do you recommend getting references when you 1) haven't worked in a very long time or 2) aren't very outgoing and not in clubs or activities outside the home? Not everyone has a huge network of friends. I've found a lot of people are unwilling to help you find a job or vouch for you. Isn't it time to get rid of this "reference" requirement? Former coworkers and employers often have a no reference policy. It seems like everyone is afraid of being sued these days. Any thoughts?
I'm in the same boat as you, no network or references.
If you have a computer, you have the ability to create networks. Go to meetups, go to church, find local facebook groups, whatever. You have to get out of the house and meet/talk to people. Join toastmasters and learn to sell. Even if you hate it, push your comfort level. Become a great speaker and learning to sell yourself and ideas to others will greatly set you apart. My unsolicited advice.
Invent them, get a friend to pretend he's the chairman of some made up company
Andy, thank you, always so practical. You make it all seem so much more possible.
You're welcome Colin!
This video had great advice for us over fifty! I have energy, but yours is contagious! Thanks Andy for all you do.
Thanks Debbie! Glad you liked it!
Very true. Thanks for sharing.
THANK YOU so much!!
Thank you Andrew for sharing this. I say this over and over. It's great to hear it from another source for my clients.
My pleasure!
How sad that I’m 51, grew up in the 80s - the birth of technology and grew up watching computers evolve, etc but I’m now considered an “older worker. “ I have so much talent but because I was tossed aside so that my former employer could pay someone less for my job, I’m out of work. This is so wrong. I have applied everywhere and no one calls. I’ve got 10 different versions of my resume and all dates have been removed that could possibly “date” me. I’ve been referred by friends and have been rejected. I look to be in my early 40s. This is turning out to be a very sad period in my life that I hope ends soon. Employers don’t want to take calls or even talk to you anymore.
Hello Karen, may I ask what kind of job you searching for, what major do you have and if you recommend me to major in something like CS or go do something like pharmacy where I can get a steady payment etc... I am scared to face such issues, scared of being 40+ and can barley adapt to the technology and so on... May you please respond to me if you see this..
And please let me know if it is true that as you get older it is harder to learn new stuff, thanks in advance Karen. YOU HOW NO CLUE WHAT THIS MEANS TO ME.
Did everyone get work yet? I am just starting to look and I’m in my 50’s. Getting separated from my wife with 2 young children 2&7. Was a stay at home dad for the past 8 years.
Go to those places. How they call? City or county Community Service in the Education and Job Dept. And tell your situation to the Case Manager. Also write to the legislation people ask them if they can hire you because you are being discriminated somewhere else. Test the water, embarrass them. Tell them that you are trying to be productive in the society, but you are not allowed.
I've been laid off a few times. As I get older it gets worse. I've done contract jobs, or I just create my own job. I get interviews but they see I am older and lose interest. My best advice is to create a side income, and apply to many jobs, this way you have a better chance. Use any and all methods, referrals, etc. I have never had to network. I just call agents, and search several sites each day. Get good reviews on your linked in acct. Adjust your resume, and check job sites daily. Don't give up and stay positive. Keep tech skills up to date and gain new ones. Use the free learning sites to improve your skills.
I like your attitude!!!
Re invention is good. Many start 2nd careers. Just because someone is older doesn't mean they don't want to work or have a decent job. It is possible, but it takes work. In my state, CT, there is limited jobs because a few of the larger employers left.
Sound advice! I will definitely follow Andy's outline. Thanks Andy!
Michelle Middleton you’re welcome Michelle!
Helpful , thanks! About to start looking and using a lot of your tips.
Good luck!!🍀
Thanks for your great tips for job interviews
You're welcome Sandeep!
Thank you Andy I am facing this now. Tough to get in the door
You're welcome Lysa. Keep your chin up!!
Great tip on networking to find a job or start your own business which is what I did
isitebuild thanks Herman. Appreciate it!!
Good video. Thanks!
Great advice once again, Andy! I’ll need to “season” a few more years but still is partially applicable regardless!
Thanks buddy and don't sell yourself short. You're plenty seasoned. LOLOLOL. Ha Ha. All kidding aside, glad you liked it and glad you got some good takeaways!
Thank you...from Montreal, Quebec, Canada!
You’re welcome from Long Grove!!
Awesome ideas. Thanks!
Glad you liked them Sandra!!!
Brilliant! Thank you again for amazing content. Andy, you are a total Godsend! Much love and respect sir! Thank you for making a difference in so many lives. 😃❤🙏
You are very welcome!
Useful advise...greatly appreciated.
You’re so welcome!!
What a timely topic! I’ve been struggling with what to do with dates of my roles prior to having children and my education. I have received conflicting advice as to whether to include or not include these dates! Thanks Andy!
You are welcome. :)
I appreciate your realistic insight!
You're welcome Judith!
Man, your energy and enthusiasm is contagious! I get fired up every time I click on. The natural bias that employers will have with "ageism" is just the TRUTH. Way to be real, as always, Andy! Spend half your time networking - nice little golden nugget buried in this video.
Thanks my good man. Now send me some dividends!!! LOL. :)
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lol...ha!
My coworker who is in his sixties did get a job in technology after six months. I was just laid off. The problem is I had to get jobs with outdated skills after COVID in technology. This is just so hard. .NET doesn't have any certifications on it's own, which it did at one time. I'm going to try to get certified in Azure. Getting laid off is just depressing.
Hang in there. Keep plugging. You got this!
What do you suggest when you apply for a job, do reaserch on the company, get to the interview early, dress professionally ask and answer questions and have a good interaction with interviewer yet they tell you that they won't offer you the position. Yet hire someone older and seems to have less experience. Also, how would you prepare for group interviews.
Wow...and your video reflects all the "best practices" you are recommending! Thanks!
You're welcome Phil. Thanks for engaging!
Birkha Rai so glad it’s helping!!!!
Thank You!
You're welcome!
Great video. So true.
Glad you think so!
Andy, thanks for the video. Very good and common sense advice. I am not quite at that age yet, however it does highlight how to best update the Resume and how to behave in an Interview.
Glad you liked it Roland!
I'm a 60+ year old health professional(not a physician) about to give up my private practice, but unable to retire. I did all aspects of running a small business. Is there hope for finding a corporate job or any other thinking type job? I have noticed that all the sales reps that sell product to my profession are never older than 45, so I have ruled out that possibility. I am current in my thinking as well as computer skills. I am amazed that there are minimal resources devoted to this subject on the internet, and most web sites list jobs that are minimum wage clerk positions or walmart greeter type jobs.
Steve! Heck yes! I realize it's tougher (that's why I shot this video for you!), but you can do it. I get dozens of emails every day from people in their 50's and 60's who have landed jobs. They've pointed to my videos helping. For many of them, they pointed to the "value proposition" being their missing piece. They weren't previously showing their unique value. I'm sure that as a 60+ year old pro, you have experiences that most in their 40's do not. Use some of the tactics in this video (and my others on ageism) get those interviews so you can highlight that!
Using Jobscan tomorrow. Thank you
Great information!
Jan Wilson thanks Jan!
Thank you for this. I am facing this now, and I was told by a hiring manager to call to schedule a interview. Yet, when I called to schedule the interview, the manager I spoke with said that I was not told this and was not getting a interview. How can I avoid this situation. Thank you for your help.
Thank you Andrew for the tips you are right sometimes I felt maybe I am older employee no one pay attention to my skill anymore.
Linda, You're welcome. Remember, like I shared in the video, spend at least half of your time networking your way to a job.
Thank you for this advice :) I just turned 50. I need to update some language in my resume.
You're welcome Wendi!
Thank you for the valuable tips. Unfortunately ageism is alive and well in today's job market. However, jobseekers, regardless of their age, must always remember that they are their own respective CEO with respect to their career. Everything you mentioned in the video is spot on, and reiterates the point that one must always have the drive and motivation to learn and be challenged. Thanks again for the video!
Maya. Right. Right. AND Right! And, you're welcome. BTW, your review is in process!!!
Thank you! I really appreciate it! I'm also looking forward to the LOH tomorrow. Thank you for everything that you do.
Maya Wilson you’re welcome!!!
Let's not forget, ageism was just as bad when we were younger, the difference being, we benefitted from it!
The AARP has a free job search for mature people and great resources for job searches and interviewing.
An encouraging, understanding, yet realistic "tell it how it is" way of relaying the info was perfect for the more senior age groups in the workforce. Seasoned, "vet" workers connect with that directness, that "Give it to me straight, bottom-line it for me?" approach (my opinion); sometimes more so than their younger counterparts. But for this particular audience, one just needs to simply read over the comments to know that this video "connects." I'm NOT getting the few thumbs-down on this video (as to why)? This is practical truth that just may help encourage and equip many older but highly valuable professionals to STAY on top of their game and REGAIN or RE-ESTABLISH their competitiveness in the job market! What's NOT to like about that? :) Please keep the ATS Tips coming as well??? Kudos, Andrew!
Thanks my good man. Appreciate these added comments from you. It's one thing for me to tell it, but it's extremely helpful for someone like you to chime in as well. Regarding the thumb downs, that a-o-k with me. Not everyone will appreciate my viewpoint and I encourage them to thoughtfully share their insights and offer additional viewpoints. That dialogue helps everyone!
It absolutely does! Exactly why I mentioned it... hoping to spark that dialogue and whomever to maybe lay out any differing ideas; sometimes that being the greatest way to broaden a conversation and exchange ideas for everyone's greater benefit. :) Thanks again, Coach!
Love this. I'm not 50 yet, but appreciate the insight!
Thanks Stephanie!
Oh...but you will be...and they are going to start "eyeing " you up....for dismissal. Just hang on...that target will be on your back.
This was actually helpful!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I appreciate your time in making this video and making it available to senior job seekers. Helpful tips.
While I do understand that entrepreneurship is not for everyone, I wish more seniors use their skills to build small businesses and create employment to young people rather than compete with those young people to keep their heads just above water. I feel saddened when I see a 70 plus year old working in Walmart (I would guess they do not have enough savings to sustain till EOL) rather than pushing weights in the gym or enjoying retirement.
100%
Sir i got a job today in my second INTERVIEW Thank you so much you made me so happy May ALLAH give you that thing which you need in life
You’re welcome!!
Like the way you tell it how it is. You gotta stay green and growing.
Video Cashflow so right!
Amen! Agreed 100%.
The first basic screening is done by entry level employees, often teen age girls as a part time job. Make no mistake, she will not call anyone over 30 for an interview. This has been the reality for 50 years.
Hi, from Switzerland.
Why I am listening to Andrew's advices?
Because he is 50+!!!
The best interviewer from my point of view is a personne of 45+
:-) then i make it with flying colors!
great video
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!!
Hi, Andrew… I watched this a few years ago. It’s been bumpy, but I did get a job. Anyway, have you updated this one? Thank you!
It still applies!
Can you update your video for current times touch on video interviews what to do if you are fired or laid off. Thanks
Sure. Search my channel for any of those topics. I pump out 100 videos a year. They’re always current if you simply use the search bar.
Thank you! Nice to know that ageism is a real thing. ??? How to deal with the year of graduation on the resume-I have been leaving the year off?
Karen, great question. While I'm a huge fan of completeness and total honestly, in this case, I'm cool with you leaving it off. Just be ready for them employer to ask. But, first things first, get that interview! :)
I'm bubbly and friendly and I like networking and I keep up with new trends in the technology world. I love learning new things and I don't refuse to not learn new things. But what kind of up to date terminology do I need to use in my resume?
Hi Margaret Ann! Regarding the updated terminology, I meant whatever the most current terms are for your specific domain/industry/ position/processes and so forth. That will be specific for each individual.
Very timely topic. Thanks Andrew, the tips are as usual priceless and career-saving. Question, how to beat the dual problematic of
ageism and cultural difference????
Nadia, thank for you for that and glad you liked this. On the cultural difference issue, can you provide me with a little more insight as to what specifically you're encountering so I can appropriately advise you?
I'm not really there yet, but I do understand. Oftentimes I'm interviewed by a 12 year old and I feel I have to be so much smarter and more energetic to make up for being older than the interviewer.
This video gives some good reminders for anyone any age!
Cecilia! Thanks for this and the chuckle in light of this serious issue!!! :)
Cecilia, I'm not really there yet, either; like you, I understand. That's funny (what you said)! I've had coworkers half my age (superiors in the corporate workplace) literally tell me to "use their buzz words" and "speak in their lingo" in order to advance in said job roles, as I would then "better fit into the culture there." I wanted to say "Whaaaatt?? You're like.. about the same age as my son. What the...?" lol.. But I just gritted my teeth, smiled back, and thanked them for their input :)
Love you guys.
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@@alphamegaradio is the online video maker for the latest video
This is great if we only knew where to find out all the stuff you want us to do
If you’re asking for perfectly organized step by step structure, I have that in my job search boot camp. It’s a complete end to end structure.
my master and PhD are recent but my undergrad shows my age. Should I remove my under grad or the date of my BSc graduation from my resume? I also have lots of Gaps due to having kids and moving from city to city for my husband job and education. I feel so discouraged :**(
A big virtual hug to you
Backatcha Faye!!
Amazing topic for the masses. This is also priblem in EU enviroment, so don't miss this video. 👍
Thank you so much Tadej!
Hi I am 53 trying to get a new job it’s not easy. I lost my good office co. Job years ago. I am applying to retail. They end up hiring younger candidates. I am applying to the wrong places. I tried Amazon warehouse job however it’s too far from where I live. I don’t want to commute too far for one job. Great advice. Maybe I can try employment agency.
Would you recommend highlighting that you have over 30 years experience in a given field or do you think that puts employers off? Great video.
It depends what position you’re interviewing for but if you’re concerned about ageism then trim the number to 20 or something lower.
Great video Andy thank you so much.
Thanks so much Lysa!!!
My advice to those newly arriving to the workforce, make all the hay you can today because tomorrow you'll be fired
Gilligan never would have thought this way. Ginger or Mary Ann?
@@andylacivita perhaps you've confused me with Thurston Howell?.....and no we're not related.....and yes it happens all the time.
😂 I was reading this without my glasses. 😂 true story.
A 35 year old boss/manager discrimating against a person 50-70 years old in the hiring process is just as much as a problem as a 60 year old baby boomer boss/manager discriminating against a recent college grad for an entry level position because they don't already have 5 years experience. It needs to stop both ways.
Agreed. Posting a position as "entry level" and calling for 5 years experience is bogus. (Yet, unfortunately, was common when 50 year olds were fresh out of college too)...If someone lacks the experience to do the job, I wouldn't call that discrimination. Rather that's hiring a qualified candidate who has put in the work, paid their dues, proven they've been successful and can do it efficiently in a new job instead...."Boomer" has become a derogatory term. Attitude and professionalism come across in interviews. But that's another discussion. This video addressed people who are qualified yet passed over for things completely unrelated to job performance. All the best!
@@bk2thgarden683 But college was a lot less expensive when 50-70 years graduated. So it was possible to work small jobs, pay students loans, and get 5 years work experience in the 70’s-90’s, maybe early 2000’s This is near impossible now unless you get a professional job right out of college, and that’s STEM fields included. Also, at every job I’ve had, boomers are constantly asking millennials how to do something on the computer. Would you agree that someone who does that should be fired and a younger person should replace them? If you’re asking someone to do your job then you’re lacking experience, right? Boomer and millennial aren’t derogatory lol
Thanks for your sharing of the valuable tips for dealing ageism in job search. I feel ageism always comes with challenge from employer whether you are physically fit for job. Most of the employers do not want to hire people of older age, not simply for their lacking in latest technology or abilities to handle tasks but also they think older aged people has high chance of being absent from work due to sickness. They may think more problems will emerge if these things happen but may have more tolerance for senior or executive positions
Right you are Iris. Thanks for the comments and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Plenty of people under 50 are sick a lot. I think they are afraid they will have to pay an older person more.
There are so many young workers that are always absent, lazy. I am old and work so hard, spend nights refreshing my skills, studying more to get promoted, to advance in the existing employment. For the time and nights I spent for preparation, I guess it's better to get a 2nd job and work online, instead of waiting for advancement. Of course, not everybody with same age like 65, 50 has same energy, same health, skills, etc. I noticed something. It seems they offer to seniors low paid jobs and some kind of tasks that others don't want. It cuts my heart when I see seniors working at places cutting cold cuts, while should be already retired. What happened to their retirement. This reflects how the country is going down economically. It's trendy, you are seeing a lot seniors in low pay jobs. Observe around, when you see that, the country is not doing well obviously.
Love your videos Andrew. One pet peeve - I hate the word "Ageism". Let's call it what it is: Age Discrimination.
It's illegal, but most of the 22-year-old former McDonald's workers-turned-"senior" recruiter don't give a damn.
I believe I called it Age Discrimination in one of my video titles. Not sure if you checked out that one. It's on job interviewing!
Honey badger don't give a 💩💩💩 !!!!
How do you network if you want to relocate to another city on the other side of the country?
Check out my video on how to networking during your job search and also my boss hunting techniques.
I'm in my 50s and it's been hard looking for work if I have any indication that they think I don't have any energy I'll jog in place while answering the questions or sometimes I do jumping jacks I'm working my way up to burpees haven't found a job yet.
late 50's I have no networks still looking for work very frustrating
Hang in there! It's not how big your network is, but how you leverage it!
It's not the quantity of networking. it's about mapping where YOU want to GO and then mapping the network to get you to the spot. Most people spend a lot of time "networking," but it's not targeted. Check out my How to Find a Job You Love webinar. It might help!
@@andylacivita we have the 9story
Maybe you don't have a life compass? Waiting & looking on the street corner will not help. Staying home & binging your time on the comfort things like cable, favorite foods, video games.will eat up lots & lots of time. Get your compass!
Hang on - you'll get there. Don't expect to make what you were making before though...
Any suggestion for someone who's last job was since 2000?
As I mention in this video, Job Search Advice for Over 50 Year Olds, it's very important to be current with what's happening in your industry, including any software being used. You can also look for my videos on employment gaps. Good luck!
Hi struggling to get hired for a part time retail and office work at 53. Many are younger candidates who are lucky to get hired. Still trying, I hope I can pay my monthly bills
Increase your skill sets so they cant say no to you, or start your own business. You dont want to work in that environment anyway if theyre concerned more about your age than your ability. You have a computer, the possibilities are endless. STEP ONE: Go get a job, any job, and work your 9-5. Come home, eat your dinner, kiss your wife, pet the dog, whatever it is you do. STEP TWO: Make a list of skills that you need for the job/career/business you WANT. STEP THREE: From 7pm-2am work on those skills. Master them. Shut off your TV, your facebook, and everything and everyone else stealing your time! When youre 40, 50, 60+, youre at the half-time point in the game. Make the second haf better than the first, but you gotta hustle to do it.
Darryl Smitherman smart!
I lost my job this week, I’m 50 and got turned down for a job in pizzahut because I’m overqualified for chopping vegetables in a kitchen
Hang in there!
Where to find jobs now? What online resources. Especially if your looking outside of your field; but not the "service jobs" level like retail sales nor scrubbing jobs. Maybe using some skills a different way, type jobs. Face it, some places like pharma, will not be hiring a person 60, back again. Drive is good, but seeking places and identifying new opportunities..... A video on that also would be helpful.
You’re in luck. I have a video on this coming out in January 4th!
Experience, skills, patience, those are the points that younger do not have. We can learn but we have more to teach, and if a place is unable to see that, that place is the wrong one!
Charge tv channel 56. Re-runs chips. Great memories. I didn’t realize I was over 50. Damn.
One of those "calm" types? In a job interview? Well, I am 64 and was laid off two weeks ago. So I am pretty scared at this point about ageism. However, this is excellent advice overall and I will try to make some changes in my resume. Still, I think it may be an uphill battle to land a good full time job. We older employees seem to get pushed toward very low-paying jobs.... I'd love to hear others' experiences in the job search trenches as an older candidate.
Valerie Clemens hang in there Valeria. I have many people in my programs who are are in their 50s, 60s and (even) 70s. You can do this!
@@andylacivita Thank you. I am still in the shock/anger/fear phase. But I will keep taking action and appreciate it!
Can you get ss? If so get it.
And if you've been discriminated against, file a complain with the board of labor anonymously. It's against the law. When companies start paying BIG fines for discriminating, they will stop.
Thank you Andy! Great info and encouragement as usual! ???? How should we handle the part of the application where they ask if you have any disabilities? Who decides if you have a disability? Is this only diagnosed disabilities? They list depression along with a lot of other medical conditions. Who doesn't get depressed sometimes, especially when the job search takes months! And if you say "no" on the disabilities question (and what if you have back problems, or a bad knee, etc), is that lying by saying "no"? And is this "lying" grounds for termination if they find out later on?? I feel medical conditions are very private info and you should not be required to reveal it, unless of course it actually interferes with your ability to do the work, and then a sensible person would not even apply. BTW these are professional sit down jobs, in an office that I am referring to, not manual laborer type jobs.
I've had personal experience with this (temporarily) a few years back. Most states' ADA and EEOC guidelines consider (2) primary things when determining a "qualifying disability" in regards to an employer: a determined, stated disability of some type (documented under ADA, SSA, etc) and/or a disability or condition that's documented by a Physician-that significantly impairs one's performance in the workplace-to where the employer should be made aware of it/them, etc. Documentation would usually state if the disability or condition "ended" (specific date) or it's ongoing (active).. or "expected to end" (anticipated full-recovery date stated)....
"Qualifying disabilities" (to my knowledge) are mandatory to be disclosed to any potential employer only if or when there's been an active determination made by a governing body concerning you-stating in writing that you have X-Y-Z disability (ADA, SSA); otherwise, it's to your discretion whether to mention or not. @Andrew LaCivita would know a lot more of the employer-side ins and outs, definitely. I just wanted to share what I learned a few years ago, via my own temporary experience. :)
Thank you AlphaMega!
Hey Sunny, I think I answered this one in the live office hours!
Yes! Thank you!
i figured taking a good shot of liqour might help
Always does
also make sure your looking on trend too! your outfit and hair style is a very important part of getting the job as well..thanks for the tips
Good one Linda!
We need to start businesses only to hire people over 50 - with paid training. Online applications need to be specific, not lead to scams that are dangerous and a waste of time. Right now, begging for money seems like a great idea!
Hi Andy - Great info, but I didn't quite understand your comment about Jobscan.co "knowing" what kind of keyword software the prospective employer is using? How can it do this? Surely not just from the job advert alone?
Also, as I'm currently experiencing this "unspoken" bias myself at the moment, I just wondered how recruiters and employers actually justify this prejudice? Forget the fact that it's actually illegal, (certainly here in the U.K - not sure about the U.S.) why do they actively discriminate against older workers when every study shows that more mature employees are harder working, more knowledgeable (and will pass their skills on!) and efficient, take less time off, and are generally going to give an employer "more bang for their buck". I can understand why this might be the case for overtly physical jobs (even then why not just test applicant fitness?) but I've never actually seen an employer explain why age bias exists in managerial or executive roles? Many thanks, S.
Smiley, great question. The jobscan tool can evaluate the URL of the job description (you capture this and put it in like the demonstration I did here: czcams.com/video/jxtCWsurrSE/video.html. You can see that the tool can see the specific ATS tool and provide insight back to you on that particular tool's preferences. This can seen with your eyes if you notice the URL format of the job description. The magic is that jobscan has the intel to give you. Regarding the age bias question, it baffles me too.
Dye that hair too! Why look old when you don't have to, is what my late mother used to say.
Good one!
I’ve learned to get rid of my first few jobs just out of college off my resume and same for graduation date which are some of the ways companies track age and discriminate.
The other thing in the interview process is don’t talk about the “good ole days” during the interview. Keep it current.
Finally, be flexible on WHERE you’re willing to work and WHAT you’re willing to do. I realized many years ago that i will not be making as much money or have the same level of seniority in my 60’s, but I’m ok with that.
I am 39, looking to switch (or fine tune ) career after my mba…too late ? I appreciate my question is quite general
Giorgio C82, It is never too late! Check out my Career Changing Tips playlist here on CZcams.
Hi Andrew l been enrolling on many online courses, because l like learning new skills and technology. However l still could not get wall to wall employment. One occasion l was beaten to a job by a person who hadn't had the same levels of qualifications (degrees/Masters) as myself but is 20 years younger. I was told by an insider that the new post holder "can develop new skills/qualifications in due course" lts not fair!
Hang in there my friend. We all know life may not be fair but it tends to reward people who keep at it!!!
@@andylacivita thank you so much for your reply. Yes it is unfair. Another time there was a job that l over 10 years of experience a Laboratory Technician earlier in my career but it paid rather well. However l was turned down for the role and the feedback l received was "..it was a backward step in my career". ( possibly a gentler way of saying l am over qualified?).
I think thats the reason im not getting hired. They've asked for my birthdate at the beginning of the interview. I've removed the date I graduated and jobs I've had that are older than 15 years in my resume. Hopefully I will get a job after 6 months of searching.
Tech is different for each employer. My first employer was cutting edge however they have world class scientist and senior system engineers. Since then I have worked for many. I can tell you one was less than what I knew in middle school in fact it was really old tech before IBM 2600 or Commodore 64. The other one was manual databases and they purchase their tech. Plus their manual or lack of is so embarrassing as an user/owner some of software's instructions manual that I purchase in the late 1980s were much more advance than their guide and/or systems.
That's true.
I am in that age group when it is now hopeless finding an employer. Im one of the large army of over qualified and un-wanted, in this age of covid. I have given up looking, the house is up for sale.
When it is sold, ill use some of that money to buy a new tow vehicle for my Casita. Cut myself off from all my contacts (in this self isolation world, not hard to do) and I am off to a remote location. I will have some mining tools, my sluice box and mineral reference guides to keep me company, oh, and my Ruger Redhawk 44mag for those close encounters!