Each job seeker has his or her own talents and skills. And they bring these with them to the workforce.
So when employers are looking for someone with the skills they need, they should look at the best candidate for the job, not his age.
Experienced candidates often hear they are overqualified. But you can control your message in a job interview and prove your value to the company.
Some tips for older job seekers include keeping current on computer skills, only listing the last 10 years on a job history, and preparing a functional rather than a chronological resume. Such a resume points out the candidate’s knowledge, skills and work experience, rather than the years spent in various jobs.
And some studies have found that productivity is purely based on the individual, not his age.
People are choosing to work longer because of improvements in health care. They want to stay active. They aren’t ready for the golf course – or the rocking chair.
Older workers also are a good investment are because they still are eager to learn new skills when training is offered, have special expertise and most of all, a good work ethic.
Read more about how older applicants can take control of their job search.
So when employers are looking for someone with the skills they need, they should look at the best candidate for the job, not his age.
Experienced candidates often hear they are overqualified. But you can control your message in a job interview and prove your value to the company.
Some tips for older job seekers include keeping current on computer skills, only listing the last 10 years on a job history, and preparing a functional rather than a chronological resume. Such a resume points out the candidate’s knowledge, skills and work experience, rather than the years spent in various jobs.
And some studies have found that productivity is purely based on the individual, not his age.
People are choosing to work longer because of improvements in health care. They want to stay active. They aren’t ready for the golf course – or the rocking chair.
Older workers also are a good investment are because they still are eager to learn new skills when training is offered, have special expertise and most of all, a good work ethic.
Read more about how older applicants can take control of their job search.
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