March 28th 2008
Job-Hunting Strategies for Managers Over 50
Despite laws and company policies prohibiting age discrimination, employers are sometimes unwilling to hire older managers or even consider interviewing them. They erroneously believe that experienced managers are too costly, too set in their ways or too inflexible to work well in today’s lean and mean business environment.
If you’re unhappy in your present job or suspect that you will soon be in the job market, however, don’t allow the possibility of prejudice to negatively influence your efforts to find a position. Plenty of employers are looking for experienced professionals. It’s up to you to convince them that you’re a good catch. Here are some pointers to follow: Continue Reading »
