"Jobseekers in their 30s and 40s have begun slimming down their resumes to reflect only the past 10 years of experience and limiting their public work history on LinkedIn and professional websites, according to Business Insider. Online resume advice gurus are also encouraging middle-aged jobseekers to hide clues that could give away their age. It can be tricky when many companies require applicants to share their college graduation year,"
"They also suggest focusing on the past 10 years of your career and getting rid of signs that inadvertently reveal one's age like an @aol.com or @yahoo.com email addresses. About 90% of workers over 40 say they've experienced ageism, according to a 2024 survey by Resume Now. Research shows that AI can exacerbate discrimination on the basis of race and gender in the hiring process,"
"While she didn't mention anything about hiding your age, she said the key to winning over hiring managers is proving you can match younger candidates' stamina and cultural fluency while showing off your industry know-how. She encouraged people of all ages to form so-called "irregular relationships" and get comfortable speaking with younger and older people who could be potential coworkers. For older candidates, understanding younger people can convince hiring managers that you're a good "cultural fit.""
Mid-career jobseekers in their 30s and 40s are trimming resumes to display only the past ten years of experience and limiting public work histories on LinkedIn and professional sites. Career advisors recommend removing age-revealing details such as college graduation years and email domains like @aol.com or @yahoo.com. AARP advises age-proofing resumes and focusing on the last decade of work. Surveys show about 90% of workers over 40 report ageism. Research indicates AI can worsen bias in hiring, and a lawsuit alleges a hiring platform's screening technology discriminates by age. Older candidates are urged to demonstrate stamina, cultural fluency, and cross-generational relationships.
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