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50 ways to find fulfilling employment in your 50s.
'If there is no wind then row.' The 50:50 project aims to talk to 50 inspiring entrepreneurs who started new, fulfilling careers or businesses. Find out what worked & what the setbacks were. And drink coffee
The purpose of a CV is to get an interview. It's not your autobiography.
But which type do you use and how do you manage your age and qualifications if you are overqualified for a role?
When you're applying for jobs it's vital you know about the four different types of CV/resumes and how to use them most effectively to get to an interview. Matt Warzel, MJW Careers, explains in detail what to look for and how to respond.
In your 50s? Working for a corporate? Your career is probably toast. In the best of times your career is almost certainly not as safe as you think it let alone now. So what should you be thinking about and what could you be doing to prevent yourself getting burnt?
There is age discrimination in the work place. Older woman face additional obstacles and sometimes have to make difficult choices. There are complex reasons why women face challenges when re-entering employment and the challenges are international. Many women feel trapped in their jobs in once in their 50s because of the reduced prospects of finding alternative employment and women find, sometimes, they have to hide medical conditions otherwise they fear they may lose their current roles. In conversation with Professor Sarah Vickerstaff.
Proven leader of people, calm under pressure, dependable, trained & well qualified, multi-skilled. What employer wouldn’t want you? Many, it seems if you are a long service military veteran entering civilian employment for the first time after joining up. Professor Matt Flynn outlines the challenges faced by military veterans.
Recruitment agencies are in the business of finding people for jobs not jobs for people. But they are an important channel for finding new employment. As an older worker you may not have used one before. Ben Pearson, Beyond Recruitment in New Zealand, talks about the most effective way to engage with them and prospective employers.
In your 50s you could be looking at potentially 15/20 years of work ahead of you. Maybe you’re wanting something else to do - in another sector, take a step back or volunteer. The transition can seem daunting. Looking for meaning/purpose can make you feel Restless.
In conversation with Stuart Lewis, founder and CEO of Restless UK.
Transition. One word. Many meanings. We'll all face the time when our career draws to an end and we consider what we do next. We may have a further 20 to 30 years ahead of us. So what might we do?
In conversation with Larry Steward, life transition coach.
Your role has been made redundant.
You've been laid off.
What do you do now?
It's a maze.Do you want full time employment, is self employment an option, what about retiring, is a portfolio career even a thing? What do you want, do you really, really want?
In conversation with Steve Preston.
In his late 60's Paul Tasner started his own company (Pulpworks Inc) but discovered he lacked one key skill that an entrepreneur must have to succeed. Find out what that skill was and how he obtained it - and what else he learnt on the way.
Been made redundant from your role, let go or some other euphemism to describe losing your job?
Don't get stuck in bitterness or resentment The way you’ll feel following a redundancy can affect your moods for a long time. Even if you saw redundancy coming it still comes as a shock. Emotions you’ll experience have been likened to a bereavement.
In conversation with Paula Gardner.
If A>50 then E=0. In other words if you are 50+ your experience likely equals zero interest to employers. What can you do? Continue applying for jobs & face regular rejection as you come up against ageism?
Start a business?
Or is there a third road?
What can you do?
How can organisations be encouraged to use the benefits of older workers? What do they need to change? Whose responsibility is it to encourage businesses? Which businesses are harnessing the power of intergenerational teams already?
Tell me about a time when you used your attention to detail to uncover an error. Describe a time when you were required to communicate a difficult or unpleasant idea to your boss. Describe a time when you have had to use your conflict resolution skills in the workplace. These are typical of questions asked in a behavioural or competency based interview. In this podcast Leah Lambart, expert Career & Interview Coach from Melbourne gives advice on how to prepare for them, use the STAR technique to answer and outlines common mistakes candidates make - and how to avoid them.
Waiting for the perfect time. With your Unicorn. In Camelot. You’re 50+, you’re unemployed, you can’t get a job and you’ve come to the realisation that you may no longer be employable in mainstream work. What do you do? You could sit back and wait for the 'perfect time' to make your move. Hint - there is no ‘perfect’ time. Katherine Brown, in the 50fiftyproject, set out to talk to 50 older entrepreneurs, learn what makes them successful, what motivates them and why they took the decisions they did. Find out what Katherine’s learnt so far with 37 conversations completed out of her target of 50 by the end of the year. And what Katherine did next.
If I knew then what I know now. Advice to a 21 year old. 67 podcasts over 3 years, a current audience of 27500, heard in over 55 countries, 34 guests. This is the final podcast in the series and I briefly summarise what I’ve learnt from the podcasts and my guests over the last three years. Plus I give advice to my 21 year old self and ask myself the question I’ve posed to most of my guests ‘What one piece of overarching advice would you give to an older worker trying to find a fulfilling role?’
f I knew then what I know now. Advice to a 21 year old. 67 podcasts over 3 years, a current audience of 19500, heard in over 55 countries, 34 guests. This is the final podcast in the series and I briefly summarise what I’ve learnt from the podcasts and my guests over the last three years. Plus I give advice to my 21 year old self and ask myself the question I’ve posed to most of my guests ‘What one piece of overarching advice would you give to an older worker trying to find a fulfilling role?’
’40% of employees report to a boss younger than them.’* Does that matter? What are the implications for the workplace and how might it affect the dynamics of the relationships between leader/follower and younger v older. Does it lead to generational conflict in the workplace? Gentelligence is the term coined by Megan Gerhardt, Professor of Leadership, Miami University, Ohio for our need to be smarter about intergenerational collaboration and cooperation and looking for the positive opportunities it brings. Most people want, amongst other things, a sense of purpose, flexibility, support and appreciation in their job. But stereotypes about mature workers, generational shaming and negative narratives about what they can or can’t do actively hinder and reduce opportunities for fulfilling work as you get older. Megan discusses how different generations pursue fulfilment of those needs. Finding essential common ground with colleagues, older and younger, recognises the unique needs that come with different generational identities and also the tremendous benefits that this can bring to an organisation.
- Data from Megan Gerhardt, Professor of Leadership
In part 1 we heard advice covering the period from the shock of your role being made redundant to working out who you are, what you can offer employers and starting to think about marketing yourself.
In this podcast, part 2, my expert guests' advice covers the period where you start creating a resume or CV, begin your search for a job, think about career transition, develop your digital brand and perhaps consider alternatives to conventional full time employment.
‘One more thing…if I asked you for one piece of overarching advice for older workers looking for employment what would you say?’
12 guests. 4 countries. Expert advice.
I’ve taken my guests’ advice and arranged it in the order of finding a job, from the time your role has been made redundant or you’ve been laid off, to successfully finding a new purpose in life.
In this podcast (part 1 of 2) we hear their advice covering the period from the shock of your role being made redundant to working out who you are, what you can offer employers and starting to think about marketing yourself.
‘I can’t do that, I’m a dinosaur, I’m too old to be trained.’
We’ve probably all heard people say something like that - effectively they are self selecting themselves out of building up their skill base at work. And therefore making themselves a less valuable resource.
There are many things that may prevent older workers being recruited and trained but stereotyping, assumptions and self disablement play a significant role. And that includes the stereotypes and assumptions of both employers and employees. Professor Sarah Vickerstaff (Kent University, UK) and Dr Mariska Van der Horst (VU Amsterdam) discuss the findings of their latest research and the impact on multi-generational workforces. And you getting that job or being offered training.
If you don’t manage your personal brand then Google will. You’ve got a good track record of employment, many years of developed skills and hard won knowledge. Recruiters know who you are, they can see from your resume/CV what you can do. So you don’t need a personal brand, right? But you already have a personal brand whether you like it or not - is it the brand you want recruiters to see? Does it reflect what you want to say and how it projects you? And just what does it say it about you anyway? If you have little or no internet presence then what is that indicating to potential employers? What do you need to do and how do you go about it? Joanne Tombrakos discusses the essentials of personal brand management and the importance of story telling.
‘Ageism is rife in the recruitment industry.’ Who said that? The CEO of the British Recruitment Federation on record during an open session in the UK Government’s Select Enquiry into ageism in work. And they didn’t show any contrition. So if that’s how the recruitment industry sees itself how can organisations be encouraged to harness the power of older workers and what are the benefits of multigenerational teams? Whose responsibility is it to encourage businesses? Governments? The organisations themselves? Anyones? Do some of the problems lie with older workers themselves e.g. self-disablement? Which businesses are harnessing the power of intergenerational teams successfully - we name names.
Waiting for the perfect time. With your Unicorn. In Camelot. You’re 50+, you’re unemployed, you can’t get a job and you’ve come to the realisation that you may no longer be employable in mainstream work. What do you do? You could sit back and wait for the 'perfect time' to make your move. Hint - there is no ‘perfect’ time. Katherine Brown, in the 50fiftyproject, set out to talk to 50 older entrepreneurs, learn what makes them successful, what motivates them and why they took the decisions they did. Find out what Katherine’s learnt so far with 37 conversations completed out of her target of 50 by the end of the year. And what Katherine did next.
The purpose of a CV or resume is to get you to an interview. If you aren’t getting invites to interviews then you are being sifted out. So how do you reduce your risk of being sifted out at the application stage? And why does my guest really ‘hate’ application tracking systems - and what you might be able to do about them. In conversation with Jane Ferré
if A>50 then E=0. In other words if you are 50 or older then your experience likely equals zero interest to many employers and recruiters. Despite having a purpose, role and status in your previous jobs this enormous bank of hard earned experience, maturity and value seemingly counts for nothing on being made redundant. For many older workers their job search can end in disappointment and even, if they get an interview, they may get a cold reception when recruiters find out their age. So what can you do? Continue applying for hundreds of jobs and face regular rejection as you come up against ageism?Start your own business? Or is there a third road you could take?
‘I’ve never been happier.’ Not a phrase you might associate with life after redundancy but, for many, that enforced break leads to new opportunities. After a long career working for the Australian Government Cindy Sciberras found herself unemployed following a redundancy during the pandemic. Using her skills as a journalist she started her own podcast to find out how other Australians, who’d also been made redundant, were faring in a tough economy and what they were doing to find new incomes. Cindy shares her her findings, insights and describes her new direction - and how she’s never been happier.
The emotions you’ll likely feel following a redundancy or layoff can affect your moods for a long time. Even if you saw redundancy coming, it still comes as a shock. The emotions you’ll experience have been likened to a bereavement. Paula Gardner, psychologist and coach, talks about what is normal and strategies for dealing with this difficult period. Paula also talks about what women in their 50s, who are facing mid life career change, divorce and confidence issues can do in their search for meaning and a desire for visibility.
18 guests 6 countries 6 themes.
During 2020 18 fantastic guests from 6 different countries joined me on the podcast to talk about a range of issues that affect older workers. Many offered practical help and guidance in finding a new full time role or how you might go about considering other options such as self employment or early retirement. Several guests described candid personal experiences around unemployment and two prominent academics discussed the issues affecting groups of workers who face additional challenges. These brief extracts give a taste of their expertise and views. The podcasts were heard in over 50 countries.
Transition. One word. Many meanings - changeover, conversion, development, growth, progress, upheaval. We will all face that time when our career draws to an end and we have to consider what we do next. We may have a further 20 to 30 years ahead of us. So what might we do? Keep working, work part time, start our own business, retire (if that is an option)? Larry Steward is a life transition coach and discusses the options and journey that we can choose to take and what it can mean to you.
‘You know, when you are over 60 and you don’t have work, it’s not even worth living.’
Redundancy, or being laid off, has largely lost its stigma in the West. Most view it for what it is - an unfortunate outcome of difficult economic trading conditions with legislation to ensure some semblance of fairness in the process.
But, in Asia, redundancy still retains a stigma - YOU must have personally failed in some way.
Sabyasachi (Saby) Sengupta talks about the different cultural approaches to redundancy between Asia and the West and why, wherever you live, you need to be thinking about ‘What’s your Plan B,’ Saby’s new book available now.
If you are in your 50s you may still be looking at 15 to 20 years in the workplace. But what happens if your role has been made redundant? Or maybe you’re looking for something else to do - working in another sector, taking a step back or volunteering.
That transition can seem daunting.
What ever you want to do that sense of looking for meaning and purpose in your life might be making you feel Restless.
Stuart Lewis, CEO of Restless UK, talks about his vision for those in their 50s and supporting them through that important change.
Career. Status. Position. Celebrity. Money. You have it all. Then, one day, you don’t. It comes to an abrupt end. And you can’t get another role. No one seems to want you anymore. The impact of continuous rejection following the loss of a job can affect your mental health and, for some, lead to an inexorable decline into clinical depression. Vipp Jaswal talks candidly about his journey into depression and back.
Your role has been made redundant, you've been laid off. What do you do now? It's a confusing maze. Do you want to go back into full time employment, is self employment an option, should you consider retiring, what do you do with social media? What do you want, do you really, really want? And how do you get it? In conversation with Steve Preston the 'Career Catalyst'.
Proven leader of people. Calm under pressure. Loyal and dependable. Trained and well qualified. Multi-skilled. What employer wouldn’t want you? Many, it seems, if you are a long service military veteran entering civilian employment for the first time after joining up. Professor Matt Flynn, (Hull University, UK) discusses his research into the unique challenges faced by older military veterans after long service careers.
Tell me about a time when you used your attention to detail to uncover an error. Describe a time when you were required to communicate a difficult or unpleasant idea to your boss. Describe a time when you have had to use your conflict resolution skills in the workplace.
These are typical of questions asked in a behavioural or competency based interview. In this podcast Leah Lambart, expert Career & Interview Coach from Melbourne gives advice on how to prepare for them, use the STAR technique to answer and outlines common mistakes candidates make - and how to avoid them.
You’re 66. Time to retire, right? That’s the stereotype, that’s often what is expected people of that age will do…but not for Paul Tasner (TedTalk, 2017 ‘How I became an entrepreneur at 66'). In this podcast Paul talks more about his reasons for starting a business, where the passion comes from, the challenges and rewards, managing work/life balance and the mistakes that older entrepreneurs make.
If you've managed to get to an interview and your interview answers sound like this; 'Ummm, errr, y'know, ahhhh' then you might need to work on your interview and presentation skills. In conversation with Brenden Kumarasamy who is the founder of MasterTalk, a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBYFP4mZLQovr7W6Si6sueA)he created to help others master the art of communication and public speaking. Learn tips on how to deal with video, telephone and panel interviews - and those unexpected questions.
What do Airbnb, Burger King, General Motors, CNN and Uber have in common? They were all founded during economic downturns. CNN started broadcasting in the USA when inflation was about 15%. There are huge opportunities even in hard times. In this podcast Wendy Mayhew, author of 'WISER; the definitive guide to starting a business after the age of 50', talks about why now might be a great time to start your own enterprise.
'I would never have put down as one of my goals [when asked] where do you see yourself in 5 years' time...well driving a supermarket van acutally.' Job hunting in a Covid world will be tough for many but older workers are likely to find it much harder. In the last big recession, 2007 to 2009, research in the States showed that unemployed workers in their fifties and above were about a fifth less likely than those age 25 to 34 to become reemployed. In this podcast Ian Adams (who was a guest in 2019) speaks candidly about his current experience looking for a job and the compromises he's made. His 1st podcast can be heard here http://bit.ly/3afBu7l
There are four basic types of CVs or resumes. In this podcast we consider how you identify which one to use when applying for a job. What do you do about your age, experience and qualifications as an older worker? How do you deal with these in a resume? Do you hide that level of detail, flaunt it, or something else? In conversation with Matt Warzel.
If you are thinking of, or have just started your own business, then finding and retaining customers is fundamental to your success. Your digital marketing strategy will be at the core of how you brand yourself. In conversation with David Somerfleck who discusses the elements you must consider to be successful on-line.
You've built up a lifetime of skills, knowledge and experience and now you find yourself out of work for whatever reason. Others still want those skills and knowledge but how do you connect to them? There may now be a way. In conversation with Esther Hershcovich.
'If there is no wind then row.' Finding a new job as an older worker is hard at the best of times. The 50:50 project sets out to talk to 50 inspiring people who have found a job, retrained and/or started a new career. Find out what worked and what the pitfalls were. And, when we find some sort of normality again, great places to drink coffee.
The only English language podcast dedicated to job hunters in their 50s and 60s. I talk to experts from around the world, from eminent academics to career experts to those made unemployed and have found new roles. All pro-bono, no adverts no affiliation with any organisations. No drama, no waffle. Facts, ideas, research, analysis and insights helping older workers find fulfilling employment wherever you live.
Older worker? Work for a corporate? In the best of times your career is almost certainly not as assured as you think it is let alone the circumstances the world finds itself in now. It is likely Toast. So what should you be thinking about and what could you be doing to prevent yourself getting burnt?
Do self help books help? Is there any empirical evidence to support authors' claims? What sort of books are there and do they draw any similar conclusions? Can your pet frog help you convince anyone of anything? Three self help books reviewed - a 'whole of life plan', empirically proven methods of improving your life and stories from real people who changed their career.
Older workers face discrimination in the work place, and older women face additional challenges. Whether you are in work, trying to re-enter after bringing up children, being a carer or following a divorce woman face additional obstacles. Dr Sarah Vickerstaff, Kent University (UK), discusses the issues and challenges woman face. And the difficult choices they are sometimes forced to make.
During 2019 I spoke to 7 experts and asked for their advice in finding a new job as an older worker. In this podcast I pull together those conversations; they talked about Plan B and working on a transition of career, using a resume writing service, effective engagement with recruitment agencies, a personal strategy to get back to work, the worth and value of volunteering, the first 90 days of a new job and, finally, self employment for the older worker.
We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. Jaded by the corporate sector you work in? Want to change the direction of your career? Want to do something more meaningful? Wondering how to go about it? Working for companies that value sustainability. Why these companies need older workers (and how to join them). In conversation with Katie Secrist. Sir Winston Churchill
50+ and unemployed? Dreading enforced retirement? Retired and bored? Still have skills, knowledge, experience? Want to realise your entrepreneurial spirit? ‘It’s never too late.’ In conversation with Viv Poole, MBA, with advice, guidance and support for self employment (and free consultancy subject to Viv's availability)
Volunteering enhances your employment prospects. Does it? The geography of where you live makes no difference to your chances of employment? Is that a fact? Transport networks are not relevant to finding a job? Is that true? Finding new employment - the challenges faced by older workers. Academic research challenges these assumptions. In conversation with Dr Martin Hyde, University College of Wales, Swansea
There are many ways and many channels you can use to find a new job. Word of mouth, newspapers and trade magazines, organisational web sites, conventional applications, aggregator sites, LinkedIn and so on. There are also recruitment agencies, though it may not seem an obvious choice for many older workers whose job searching experience maybe less well developed. In conversation with Ben Pearson Beyond Recruitment, Wellington, New Zealand.
4 TED talks that touch on success, performance, the stereotyping of older workers, the value of maturity and eliminating recruitment bias plus a Netflix comedy series that looks at at what happens when it all goes wrong in your career and life. Links to the TED talks can be be found on theredundancypodcast.com
You may have waited a long time to find a new role following a layoff or redundancy. The job may not be ideal but it's an income. But what if the job isn't what you were expecting, the role has been misrepresented, your co-workers are a nightmare? Should you leave? What are the implications?
Security in a job for many of us is illusory. You may feel that the organisation you are in, the role you are doing is so vital no one would ever think to end it. But it happens and it happens all the time. You could be fed up with your job, wondering if there is something else you could do that would be more rewarding and fulfilling but…you’ve never given much thought to how you might actually change. But, one day, you might just need Plan B. In conversation with Yvonne Akinmodun Career Coach.
Resume/CV, apply, silence. Resume/CV, apply, silence. Repeat ad nauseam. Sound like your job search? In this podcast I have a conversation with Chris Villanueva, CEO 'Lets Eat, Grandma' a Resume Writing Service, about resume formatting, resume tracking systems, discuss whether resumes are international and much more...
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Resume/CV, apply, silence. Resume/CV, apply, silence. Repeat ad nauseam. Sound like your job search? In this podcast I have a conversation with Chris Villanueva, CEO 'Lets Eat, Grandma' a Resume Writing Service, about resume formatting, resume tracking systems, discuss whether resumes are international and much more...
When you get that new job there's a real sense of relief but whether you are returning to the work place after long term unemployment, a seasoned professional or recent graduate there are key things you need to do to ensure long term success. In a conversation with Robert Moment, The Get Hired Expert, Robert reveals the critical things you need to do in the first 90 days.
The web is a massive resource of information - but it's not the only one and there is much spurious information offered as click bait. A book demonstrates two essential factors, effort and resource; there’s skin in the game. This podcast reviews six books that might just help you get that next job.
Interviews are stressful at the best of times but what do you do if you come across an interviewer who is unstructured or doesn't seem to have a clue? Can you still redeem the interview and present yourself as the preferred candidate? This podcast identifies the characteristics of a poor interviewer...and what you might do about it.
If you first started applying for jobs in the late 1970s, early 1980s you may have noticed it's not a Dad's or Mom's job market anymore. In this podcast I look at job searching in the 21st Century. It's all about AIDA (but not the opera).
Underemployment, working fewer hours than you want or need to, or skills based underemployment where you are overeducated for your job, can affect you in ways you hadn't considered. This podcast considers the potential effect on your health and well being if you find yourself in one of these roles.
Losing your job through no fault of your own is tough whatever age you are - for older workers it brings extra challenges. In this podcast I interview an older worker who deployed a very successful strategy and tactics to get a new role quickly when his senior management role was made redundant.
A personal reflection on what has worked in terms of job searching over the last 12 months and what might have been improved on.
When you’ve tried for many months and there’s no medium term realistic prospect of a job at anything like your old salary is it now time to start applying for much lower paid, almost certainly much less demanding roles? And if you are offered one do you take it?
I was asked to give a 5 minute presentation at a recent business conference on what made me want to podcast. It's not what you may think. I revisit the early years in Aberystwyth. You may need a map to find the town. This link takes you to the soundtrack with pictures, maps and subtle sound effects. https://youtu.be/P3zQD9RTWvo
Part 2. You've done everything you can to find a job, explored every channel, used every resource. Or have you? Action Learning Sets (ALS) can unlock ideas and provoke new directions that you may not have considered. Part 1 described what an ALS is and the methodology. Part 2 looks at some results and outcomes from a recent session and describes what can be achieved.
You've done everything you can to find a job, explored every channel, used every resource. Or have you? Action Learning Sets (ALS)can unlock new ideas and directions to pursue, perhaps ones you hadn't even considered. Part 1 describes what an ALS is and the methodology and part 2 looks at some results and outcomes from a recent session.
If you are struggling to get a full time job but your age is getting in the way or you are considering a more gradual transition to retirement the gig economy might be for you. It's not for everyone...what are the upsides and what do you need to consider?
It's not who you know that's important, it who you know knows. We know, or are told, that networking is essential when searching for a new role. But there's a way to greatly extend the reach of your network - using 'weak ties.' In this podcast I explain what weak ties are, explain their value and describe how to use them effectively.
You've been to the interview, you were so perfect you could have won an Interview Oscar...but you didn't get the job. Is it worth pursuing interview feedback and, even if you get it, will it be useful?
Your CV was great, you passed the telephone/one way video assessments and you've finally been invited to an interview...and now they want you to do a presentation before the interview even starts. Yet another hurdle. In this podcast I look at how you can ensure your presentation is a success.
Part 1 of this 2 part podcast covered what a one way video interview is, when and why are they used and whether you should be worried. In this, Part 2, I consider how to avoid the 'rabbit in the headlights' look, go through the technical set up beforehand, how to practice and what to expect during the actual interview.
What is a one way video interview? When and why are they used and should you be worried? This is part one of a two part podcast. In this two part podcast I discuss what they are and how, if you get asked to participate in one, you can make it a success and avoid 'lights. camera, inaction.'
Not getting interviews for jobs, feel (or get told) you are overqualified for every role you apply for? Perhaps you should dumb down your Resume and hide or omit some qualifications, work experience or alter the titles of past positions? Is this a sensible decision? What are the risks? Is there an alternative?
It's raining, there's nothing going on, no job applications in the pipeline; there's a possible job, for which you have no experience, come through on the daily jobs feed email. Do you spend time and effort applying? Do you go to the interview if called? A cautionary tale of what might happen if you do.
HOPEFUL is a strategy to consider for getting back to work as an older worker. Hope for the best, plan for the worst but always be hopeful and never give up.
The law might say you can't ask age related questions during interviews - but what do you do if they are asked? This podcast tackles likely questions and suggests some responses.
Most jobs can be found on-line but taking time to finesse your search will help you track down the jobs that most closely suit you. Ten tips are shared to make the experience more successful.
Discrimination when applying for jobs, who can offer support and your options. Considers what discrimination is, when it might happen during the recruitment process, what your options are and which organisations can give further impartial advice and guidance.
Is there a ‘silver bullet’ resume for older workers? How might it differ from resumes submitted by younger applicants...or should it be the same? Considers the issues of CVs for older job seekers when applying for jobs and how to to avoid age discrimination
The challenges of job searching as an older worker. I can tell you all I’ve learnt in three words... Career experts, eminent academics and practitioners join me in these podcasts to provide guidance and insights into finding, and staying in, employment as a older worker