New Yorkers, Let’s Tackle Age Discrimination in the Workplace!

It's a shame that almost two-thirds of workers in New York, that are 50 years old and over have dealt with some sort of discrimination at work. With nearly a quarter of the U.S. workforce being 55 and older, it's amazing that almost half of the job seekers in this age group have been looking for work for over a year.

Give Your Resume a Makeover

When updating your resume, make sure to keep it to the point. You don't need to overshare with all your personal details, keep it short and sweet. Choose some trendy fonts and a modern layout that'll catch the eye of  hiring managers and AI systems. Go for templates that go along with the Applicant Tracking Systems

Workin’ It: Experience and Skills

When you're talking about your accomplishments and skills, make sure to highlight the ones that make you a great fit for the job. Highlight those job titles and only share your graduation dates if they specifically want to know. Customize your resume to match the job you're after and use words that will make you stand out.

Keep It Real: Professionalism and Personalization

Share some of your hobbies and interests that go along with the job you're looking for and demonstrate why you're an ideal match. Get rid of the traditional objective statement and give them a catchy professional summary that shows your talents. Unless they absolutely need it, hold off on listing your references and certifications for now.

Get Techie: New Technologies

LinkedIn and AI tools can be your secret weapons. Use them to enhance your resume by aligning your skills with what the job ad is looking for. Make sure to stay authentic while sprucing up your resume. Nothing will kill your chances of getting that job, than over embellishing your accomplishments.

By jazzing up your resume with these tricks, seasoned pros like us in New York can kick age discrimination to the curb and increase our chances of getting an awesome job in this wild job market. You’ve got the skills and the experience, now let them know what that could be missing out on.