| If you are over the age of 50 and are actively seeking | | | | Term: Many employers today are looking for a quick |
| a new job you may have noticed that it is harder than | | | | fix to their employee problems and are not really |
| you ever remember finding a job. You may have | | | | interested in how long you plan on staying with the |
| heard terms such as you are overqualified and the like | | | | company. Instead of harping on the fact that you are a |
| but what it all boils down to is that many 30 something | | | | long term player, harp on your skills and show the |
| year olds don't want to hire someone who reminds | | | | potential employer how you can be the quick fix they |
| them of their parents. | | | | are looking for. Worry about your longevity at the |
| If you are finding it increasingly difficult to interview, fear | | | | company later; just get your foot in the door first.o |
| not, there is hope for you yet to land a great job and | | | | Don't Talk too Much: Because you have worked in the |
| age has nothing to do with it. Basically it is all in how | | | | 'field' for so many generations you undoubtedly have |
| you present yourself. Here is how you too can | | | | many wonderful sorties to share, but the interview |
| improve your chances in an interview even if you are | | | | may not be the best place to do so. Stick to |
| over 50:o Sell Yourself: When in an interviewer it is | | | | answering what is asked of you and save your stories |
| important to try to sell yourself by giving yourself a | | | | for the water cooler after you get the job.o Talk |
| brand image. This will address the ever important | | | | Money: There is saying that money talks; it actually |
| question that all interviewers ask themselves, 'What's in | | | | screams. Money trumps everything including your age |
| it for me?' This brand image should be summarized in | | | | so make sure that you convey to the potential |
| a few short sentences and address the issues of who | | | | employer what you can do for the money you expect. |
| you are, what your biggest strengths are, and most | | | | Bottom line is, that if you offer more bang for their |
| importantly what you bring to the table.o Show | | | | buck then they probably won't care how old you are. |
| Passion: Never have the attitude that you are | | | | Finding a job at any age can be a real challenge and |
| desperate for work and instead approach the | | | | the challenge only gets tougher as your age |
| interview as though this is something you have wanted | | | | progresses. But if you approach an interview with a |
| to do your whole life. If you show that you are indeed | | | | sound strategy using the tips provided you can have |
| passionate about learning and working it will convey | | | | the potential employer thinking more about your skills |
| your commitment as a hard worker and will likely | | | | and how those skills can help the company than they |
| garner more good than bad.o Down Play the Long | | | | are thinking about your age. |