If you’re over 50 and in the job search, you may beencountering a few challenges. I’m going to show you how to make the most of the advantages you do have, and how to knock down the obstacles in 3 places – in your: 1. Presentation in the Job Search 2. Specific Job Search Strategies 3. Job Interviews

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3. If you’re over 50 and in the job search, you may be
encountering a few challenges.
I’m going to show you how to make
the most of the advantages you do
have, and how to knock down the
obstacles in 3 places – in your:
1. Presentation in the Job Search
2. Specific Job Search Strategies
3. Job Interviews

4. Presentation in the Job Search
• As an older worker, you do have a
stereotype to deal with.
• The perception is that older
workers –
 Can’t Take Orders from Younger Bosses
 Don’t Do Technology
 Resist Change
 Lack Energy
 Have Health Problems
 Cost Too Much

5. Let’s hit these one at a time.

6. They can’t take orders from a younger
boss.
• It can be hard to take direction
from someone young enough to
be your child.
• If you can believe –
– That the person in that position is
there for a reason.
– That it is going to be possible to learn
something from them.
Then you are in a much better
mental place for this job search.

7. They don’t do technology.
• Make absolutely sure that
you are up to speed on
whatever the latest
technology or software is
within your field.
This is important for everyone, but it’s
even more critical for older workers
because of this perception.

8. They resist change.
• If you’re keeping up with the latest
technology, this is going to be less of
a problem for you.
• Make sure you’re on LinkedIn and
Facebook and that you know what
you’re doing with them.
• Be active and join groups.
Your actions will speak louder
than your words here.

9. They lack energy.
• The best way to fight this
misconception is to constantly
be learning.
• Talk about –
– The Latest Book You Read
– The Class You Took
– What You’ve Done to Maintain Your
Skills
– Hobbies
Anything that projects an image of energy.

10. They have health problems.
• The hobbies I just talked about
will help you here, too.
• If you’re active and energetic,
you won’t have so many health
problems to begin with.
If you do have health problems,
don’t talk about them.

11. They cost too much.
• You could run across • Their position doesn’t pay
employers who assume as much as what you’ve
you won’t work for what earned before.
they’re paying.
To make it easier to get a job, your whole attitude
needs to be –
“I want to work and contribute. The
money is a secondary consideration.”

12. The other presentation tips I have for you
are the same as what I’d tell anyone else:
 Take care of your physical self.
 Get a fresh, updated haircut.
 Get a stylish interview outfit.
 Shine your shoes.
 Project confidence in your body
language.
 And smile.

13. Remember…
• The job search is a sales process, so
what do you have to offer as a
product? You -
– Have Experience You Can Draw on to
Solve Problems
– Have knowledge
– Are a Resource
– Don’t Have to be Trained
– Can produce from Day One
Those are all huge pluses
for you as a candidate.

14. Specific Job Search Strategies

15. Use Your Network
• The biggest advantage you have as an
Over 50 candidate is an enormous
network.
• Tap that resource by calling, emailing,
or messaging as many people as you
can –
– Let them know you’re in the job search.
– Tell them what you’re looking for.
– Ask if they know of anyone or have
heard of anything.
And offer your assistance to them.

16. Grow Your Network
• Everybody should be on LinkedIn.
• Don’t just set up a profile -
– Join Groups
– Participate in Discussions
As your name gets to be
known, you’ll likely pick
up new contacts.

17. Talk about it on Facebook, too.
• The possibilities there are
practically endless.
• Your friends have friends, and
they have friends…you just never
know where that ends.
• It’s very likely that someone
knows someone who knows
someone you need to talk to.

18. Edit Your Resume
• How to edit down everything
you’ve done into a summary of
your experience -
– It must be less than 2 pages.
– Leave only the best, most impressive
stats.
– Edit it for each job you apply for.
– Don’t put the dates of your education
on your resume.
– Only go back 15-20 years of your
experience.

19. Interviewing Tips
• The first one: You might not have
interviewed in a while.
• The only cure for that is to practice -
– Role play an interview with someone:
• Career Coach
• Someone Younger Than You
The practice of answering those
questions and the chance to refine your
answers will be worth it.

20. The second obstacle…
• Will be when you have to interview
with someone younger than you.
• If you find yourself in that situation,
it’s up to you to make that situation
more comfortable -
– Smile at them.
– Talk about things that show you have
energy.

21. Try to project the attitude of:
“I haven’t done this job before”
Or
“I haven’t worked for this company before, so I’m sure that
there’s a lot I could learn from you and I am excited to be
learning it.”
And then draw on your experience to
answer those interview questions.

22. If they tell you you’re overqualified, come
back with…
“I do have a lot of experience… you’re going to have someone
who’s done this before, who understands what it takes to be
successful and can do that again for you.”
Or
“The truth is that I am overqualified for this job. But the reasons
I want it are X, Y, and Z.”
Make them feel better about hiring you.
Give them a reason to hire you.

23. If you’re over 50…
• You have a lot of advantages that
younger candidates don’t have,
like:
 Experience
 Knowledge
 Judgment
 Fewer Childcare Issues
 More Flexible Schedule

24. Stay Positive
Concentrate on communicating why
you’re a solution for their problem.
Present yourself with energy and
enthusiasm.
Use the resources you have available
to you.
Interview with confidence.
You have a lot to offer.

25. Best of Luck!

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