Source: Fortune
Summary
Millennials are feeling the pressure of the white-collar job recession and are hiding their age on resumes and LinkedIn profiles to avoid ageism. About 90% of workers over 40 have experienced ageism, and research shows AI can exacerbate discrimination in the hiring process. Suzy Welch, author and NYU professor, advises older-generation jobseekers to prove they can match younger candidates’ stamina and cultural fluency while showing off their industry know-how. She also encourages them to focus on the future and articulate what they can do that younger people can’t do.
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Millennials are “age-proofing” their resumes, hiding clues that could give away their age. Suzy Welch advises older-generation jobseekers to focus on the future and articulate their unique value. The onus is on older candidates to prove their currency is forward-thinking. Welch’s advice sounds familiar: “You have to prove that your currency is out ahead.”
Fortune reports on the latest job market trends, from Midwest and South becoming hubs for recent graduates to Americans being less optimistic about finding work than they were in 2020.
Ageism is a real concern, and the solution is to “age-proof” your resume – or is it?
Author: Evan Null
