This document provides information and resources to help job seekers over 50 with their job search. It discusses age discrimination in employment law, recognizing signs of age discrimination, websites for mature job seekers, networking tips, and strategies for overcoming objections about age. The document recommends focusing on relevant experience, staying open to learning, building a strong LinkedIn profile, and networking persistently. It also provides examples of interview questions and tips for answering them, as well as local job search workshops and services.

1. Job Search for
Over 50
brought to you by
Bruce A. Bennett
Career Coach Corner
April 14, 2021

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Bruce A. Bennett
Career Coach Corner
April 14, 2021

3. NTS
Resource for job seekers
Learn, inquire and advance
Support
Network
A group of individuals
Shared industry, position or interest
Informational interview – Chat about role
This is why you network
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4. The chat feature allows you to ask questions.
Type message and hit enter to send.

5. General Notes for Today
My contact info is on last slide
Presentation file available
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Workshop is interactive
Ask questions
Share experience(s)
Red Arrows

6. Outline
Age Discrimination & Employment Act
Recognizing age discrimination
Websites for the mature workers
Mature worker friendly companies
Overcoming objections/stereotypes
Networking
Job search process
Positioning yourself
Suggested actions

7. Paul Cameron Talks Age Discrimination
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
(ADEA) protects certain applicants and employees
40 years of age and older from discrimination on the
basis of age in hiring, promotion, discharge,
compensation, or terms, conditions or privileges of
employment.
It happens randomly not all the time
More likely to be subtle
An Experiment
Poll Question #1

9. Recognizing Age Discrimination in Action
Lay offs
Job elimination
Team restructuring
“Early retirement”
You are too old for the job
No use training older worker who’s about to retire
Have higher insurance cost as older worker
How long do you plan to work?
Unlearn bad habits
Do not know new technology

10. Thrive Past 45 from Chicago Tribune

11. Experience - Tout it, use it, solve it, e.g. pain CL
Network - Employee referral to industry know how
Loyalty - Commitment for company & projects
Openness - Tech savvy and ready to learn
Perspective - Obstacles and challenges
Focus - Don Blackwell “ability to avoid distraction”
Communication - Personal touch
Flexibility - Not regimented for 9 to 5
Confidence – See 1st bullet

12. https://www.careeronestop.org/ResourcesFor/OlderWorker/older-worker.aspx

13. https://www.aarp.org/work/

14. https://www.workforce50.com/

15. http://www.retirementjobs.com/

16. https://www.seniorjobbank.org/index.html

17. https://www.agefriendlyfoundation.org/

18. https://www.agefriendlyfoundation.org/success-stories

19. John Hancock Financial
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Kelly Services, Inc.
Manpower, Inc.
Peace Corps
Randstad
Staples
Starbucks Coffee
The Home Depot
Walgreens
Wells Fargo
Adecco
Aetna
AlliedBarton Security
Services
AnswerNet Network
AT&T
Comcast Cable
Crate & Barrel
CVS/pharmacy
Fresh Market
H&R Block
Internal Revenue Service

20. https://www.aarp.org/work/job-search/employer-pledge-companies/

21. https://www.aarp.org/work/job-search/employer-pledge-companies/

22. 5 Strategies to Overcome Age Discrimination
1. Focus on relevant experience
2. What makes you different
3. Don’t stop learning
4. Build a strong LinkedIn profile
5. Network like you’ve networked before

23. John Jennings raises a great point
“Networking seems to be a crucial ‘back door’
when you may get filtered out at the ATS ’front
door’.”
Rolodex or LinkedIn, use an advocacy group
Put the “social” back into social media
Send well wishes or brief notes
Seek a coffee/break meeting on their turf
Enjoy getting together
Informational interview? Or learn about what & how
you and your company succeed

24. Caroline Ceniza-Levine suggests a 6
step process
Identify your targets
Create compelling marketing (e.g., resume, LinkedIn,
networking pitch, cover letter)
Research companies and industries
Network and interview
Stay motivated and organized and troubleshoot
regularly
Negotiate and close the offer

25. Know thyself
Inventory your skills
What are your strengths
Identify at least five for job search dialogues
Be prepared to provide a narrative example
Practice telling these stories
Know & understand the positions you apply to
Does the job description match your skills?
Use Jobscan.co to ensure it
Get past the ATS robots
Positive Mental Attitude

26. There are many basic interview questions
Behavioral type questions are popular
Tell me about a time when you had to enforce a
company policy you did not agree with
Give me an example of when you had to resolve
a conflict on your team
Why were you let go at your last job?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Practice answering these questions
Have prepared questions for the interviewer(s)
Hint: Don’t ask questions answered on their
website

27. These websites help refine your resume
Match your key skills with job description
Empower you to get past ATS robots
www.jobscan.co
https://theprofessional.me
https://skillsyncer.com/
https://cultivatedculture.com/resume-
scanner/
This is How Job Scan Works

28. Career Explorer identifies transferable skills
https://linkedin.github.io/career-explorer/

29. Begin by identify a job title
LinkedIn makes suggestion based on key words

30. Change default setting from high to low
Find jobs on LinkedIn that match your skills

31. Use local library to learn new skill i.e.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Attend networking events and job fairs
Engage your networks – LinkedIn,
Facebook, Neighborhood, etc.
Volunteer
Persistence & Tenacity

32. McHenry County Workforce Network Website
April Career Workshops & Services
Personalized Job Search Assistance Services
To sign up, request the professional directly by
email
Resume Review, Mock Interview or LinkedIn Critique

33. Resumes, Cover Letters & Applying Online
Monday April 19, 2021 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Guide to a Winning Interview
Wednesday April 21, 2021 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
St Joseph’s Employment Ministry
5 Keys to Impress a Hiring Manager
Thursday April 22, 2021 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
LinkedIn for Your Job Search
Monday April 26, 2021 at 1:00pm to 3:00pm
The Path Group
How to Optimize LinkedIn for your Job Search
Tuesday April 27, 2021 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines
Wednesday April 28, 2021 at 1:00pm to 3:00pm

34. Food truck experiment -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYCxAIqjyCA
Chicago Tribune - https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune-
sunday/20200705/282432761438405
Basket give away experiment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0MPuWg3pzs
Heather Austin - 5 Strategies to Overcome Age Discrimination 10 mins
https://heatheraustin.online/
linkedin.com/in/heather-austin
J.T. O’Donnell - #1 Tip to Beat Age Discrimination in 2020 59 mins
https://www.workitdaily.com/how-to-handle-age-discrimination-
coronavirus/listen-now Podcast 31 mins

35. Feel free to follow up or
connect with me on LinkedIn
Bruce A. Bennett
Mobile: 815-302-9552
Email: BABennett73@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceabennett
Career Coach Corner Blog: http://bruce73.wordpress.com/
https://bruce73.wordpress.com/upcoming-presentations/
Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/b-squared-linkedin
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36. NTS Job Club next month
Savings Fitness by Kimberly Johnson, US Dept of Labor
Wednesday May 12, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Whose job status was affected by Covid-19?
Can you share a recent networking situation?
Who would like to share a target company?
Recent job applications?
Anyone do a prescreen call or interview recently?
General Questions or comments
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