Virtual Event: So, Is It My Age?
Many older job seekers are concerned about ageism and its effect on their job search and might be thinking, "So, is it my age?"
Join AustinUP on Thursday, September 10 to help you address potential employer concerns up front, embrace who you are and translate your assets to value in the workplace.
There will be an extended Q&A session–come prepared to learn and strategize. Gary O'Neal, founder and CEO of HireFactors, recruiting and hiring consultant, will provide answers to these questions, as well as any other questions you may have:
- Do I have to change my résumé to hide or mask the length of my career?
- What can I say in a résumé/cover letter to convey both experience and willingness to learn/adapt to a new work environment?
- The job application asks for my previous salary. If the new position pays less than this amount, am I automatically disqualified? How should I navigate the salary issue during the interview?
- What is the best response when an employer says this during the interview: “We don’t normally hire people with your level of experience for this position.”
- What am I communicating (verbally or non-verbally) during the job interview that may be working against me?
This event is FREE to attend and will be held virtually via Zoom. Register here.
For more information, please visit here or contact Teresa Sansone Ferguson, executive director at AustinUP, 512.963.3191 or teresa@austinup.org.