Along with things like employment gaps and lack of skills or other credentials, age discrimination is the major concern for most of the c-suite and senior-level executive I work with. No surprise. Although ageism can kick in as early as age 40, it really starts making an impact at around age 50 …
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What Is Personal Branding? Do I Need a Personal Brand for Job Search?
Make no mistake. In today’s job search landscape, personal branding is required . . . It is no longer optional. Executive recruiters and other hiring professionals may review the LinkedIn profiles and resumes of thousands of candidates for any given job. They often find themselves drowning in a …
Does My LinkedIn Profile Really Need a Photo?
If you think that HAVING a photo on your LinkedIn profile (and elsewhere online) may red-flag you for discrimination – age, weight, ethnic background, etc. – think again. NOT having a profile photo can be a red flag, too. I originally published a shorter version of this …
5 Pivotal Executive Job Search FAQs
Over the years, I’ve kept track of the questions that job seekers ask me and I've written blog posts addressing the ones that come up all the time. Previously, I wrote posts covering executive job search FAQs in these areas: Personal BrandingLinkedInOnline Reputation ManagementExecutive …
Job Search Age Discrimination: How to Diminish and Rise Above the Age Hurdle
I'm often asked by executives worried about job search age discrimination how they can get employers to look beyond their age, and see the value of their many years of experience. Are you thinking (and worrying) that you're sunk because you're job hunting and over 50? You may be sabotaging your …