https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/job-cast-avoiding-ageism – Download the presentation and additional resources
http://go.indeed.com/jobcast – Register for upcoming Job Casts
When applying for jobs, you may unfortunately experience prejudice and discrimination if you are older than other candidates. In this virtual workshop, we’ll discuss steps you can take to help reduce potential age bias in your job search.
We cover:
– Why age bias exists
– Resume tips for mature candidates
– How to avoid potential age bias in your interview
Here are the links posted in the chat during this webinar for further learning:
– How to Use the Work Happiness Score on Indeed Company Pages: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/work-happiness-score
– Free Professional Resume Templates: https://www.indeed.com/profile/resume-templates
Resume Format Guide: Tips and Examples of the Best Formats: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/resume-format-guide-with-examples
– Strategies to Beat the Applicant Tracking System and Land the Interview: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/expert-advice-applicant-tracking-system
– How to Use the STAR Interview Response Technique:https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/how-to-use-the-star-interview-response-technique
– Job Cast: Hired From Home: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/job-cast-hired-from-home
0:00 Introduction
1:18 Data about age discrimination at work
2:38 Why age bias exists in the hiring process
3:16 Myths about older workers
7:33 Benefits of hiring older workers
9:10 Signs of potential ageism in the hiring process
9:50 Ageism signals in job postings
11:50 Discrimination in the applicant screening process
12:52 Biased interview questions
13:34 Research the company values
14:35 5 ways to optimize your resume
14:56 Format your resume appropriately
16:09 Modernize your contact information
17:58 Deemphasize your education
19:00 Tailor your resume to be ATS-friendly
20:44 Keep experience recent and emphasize your impact
25:55 How to avoid age bias during an interview
27:50 STAR interview technique
30:40 Interview best practices
37:05 Prove technology isn’t a barrier
38:33 East Coast Executives
39:04 Q&A
39:19 Is there a way to avoid adding specific dates on my resume in an applicant tracking system?
40:06 Is there a good way to proactively bring up your age when applying for a new job?
41:10 At my age, I’m expected to be at a higher level/management position, but I’m not actually interested in those jobs. What is the best way to spin this?
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