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If you're an older worker trying to find a job, you may face age discrimination. Among the ways to proactively counter any issues about your age are to limit the number of years of experience you list on your resume (by keeping to the last 10-15 years), eliminate dates in the education section of your resume, and focus on adaptability and flexibility in the interview.

Continue following up with hiring managers. Your work is not done once the interview is complete or the thank-you note sent. Following up with the hiring manager regularly shows your interest and enthusiasm for the job. The key is doing so in a way that is professional while not making you sound pesky or needy. What you can do: Connect with them on LinkedIn and like a post and comment on a post. Follow them on Twitter. Find something from your interview that you can follow up

Write Thank-You notes after interviews to all interviewers. A quick note (by email is fine) of thanks that emphasizes your interest and fit with the job and employer will not get you the job offer, but it will help make you stand out from the majority of job seekers who do not bother with this simple act of courtesy. Email each person you spoke with separately and try to add something you connected with in the note.

Before you get called for your first interview, develop responses for common interview questions, and then practice them — ideally using the mock-interviewing technique with a friend, network contact, or interview coach. The more prepared you are for the interview, the more comfortable you'll be – and the more likely you'll succeed. For the vast majority of jobseekers, a large and strong network of contacts — people who know you and want to help you uncover job leads — result

When you’re actively looking for a job, you need help. When you’re thinking about getting a new job, you need contacts. Make networking an everyday thing. Stay active on LinkedIn. Attend networking events locally or online. Start your own group. Join a friend’s. It doesn’t have to be work related or professional. You can make as strong a connection through shared interests. The key to networking on a regular basis is to make it a goal: Decide who/what you want to connect with

For the vast majority of jobseekers, a large and strong network of contacts — people who know you and want to help you uncover job leads — results in more job opportunities. Networking – in person and online – is essential to your success in your job search. It also helps you to get a good idea of what is out there and available, so you can be more strategic in your job search. Don't be afraid to reach out to people on LinkedIn, and if you know someone working at a company t

Building your brand is about spotlighting your expertise and passion online, ensuring employers can easily discover it in web searches. For professionals, maximizing LinkedIn is key—most recruiters rely on it. Use LinkedIn strategically to connect with professionals in your field and position yourself for exciting job opportunities. It's not just a networking platform; it's your gateway to being noticed by recruiters and hiring managers with relevant openings.

Don’t jump on the first opening for an interview without considering if the day and time actually work for you. Take into consideration what day of the week you’re in the “zone” and what time of day you’re at your best. For example: I’m a Tuesday/Thursday early afternoon person. Mondays are busy, Wednesdays I’m in the zone, and Fridays are a little too casual. Early mornings aren’t great because I have two children and anything can happen before school starts. And after 3pm I

Your resume is still one of the most critical tools of a job search. In the realm of job searching, your resume remains a linchpin, a pivotal tool that can make or break your chances. However, many resumes are laden with job responsibilities rather than showcasing tangible achievements. A game-changing strategy for a successful job hunt is to craft an achievement-oriented resume—one that not only highlights your skills but also quantifiable accomplishments relevant to the spe

LinkedIn networking made easy! If you want to contact someone at your dream company but can’t find the right contact information anywhere, check out the person’s public LinkedIn profile and see what groups he or she is part of. Then, join the group where you share a mutual interest. Once you are in the same group, you can send a message through LinkedIn. Just make sure you include something about your common interest in your message—it’ll make you seem like a networker, not a