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Combatting Ageism in Your Job Search
The Combatting Ageism in Your Job Search resource, is a practical guide designed to help professionals proactively address age-related bias in the hiring process. It outlines common assumptions employers may make, identifies résumé and online profile signals that can unintentionally highlight age, and provides actionable strategies to refocus attention on qualifications and value. The resource emphasizes controlling what you can, such as using a modern résumé format, highlighting current technical skills, demonstrating energy and enthusiasm, and preparing with up-to-date industry knowledge, so employers evaluate you first and foremost as a capable, accomplished professional.
The Combatting Ageism in Your Job Search resource, is a practical guide designed to help professionals proactively address age-related bias in the hiring process. It outlines common assumptions employers may make, identifies résumé and online profile signals that can unintentionally highlight age, and provides actionable strategies to refocus attention on qualifications and value. The resource emphasizes controlling what you can, such as using a modern résumé format, highlighting current technical skills, demonstrating energy and enthusiasm, and preparing with up-to-date industry knowledge, so employers evaluate you first and foremost as a capable, accomplished professional.

