Archive for January 2021

Ageism is real and begins at 40!  Mature job seekers, who comprise more than 20% of the workforce, are being overlooked for many jobs by hiring managers that are often younger.  According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, Americans over 40 are around half as likely to get a job offer as those under…

I had a college senior write to tell me she did not get the job because the interviewer told her she didn’t have any relevant prior work experience. She gave up at that point. Nothing could be further from the truth! Consider the following. What do most jobs require? Ability to think, read, write, meet…

Rejection is tough on anyone.  Many untrained job seekers see rejection as a personal rejection instead of rejection in relation to the job.  The company, without any malice, had a specific candidate in mind, decided not to fill the position, or found someone that demonstrated a stronger case for their candidacy.  If they extended an…