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In my experience, there's a pretty big difference between mid 40s and over 50. Companies may be hungry, but they've also become more selective.
by quicklyfrozen 8y ago
In my experience, there's a pretty big difference between mid 40s and over 50. Companies may be hungry, but they've also become more selective.
- scarface74 8y agoHow will they tell the difference between if I am 45 and 50 before they make an offer? I haven’t put my date of college graduation on my resume since I was 35 and now I only put the last ten years worth of work experience. Let’s say I’m back in the job market when I am 50 in 2024 and I just keep my experience from 2008 or 2012 depending on the company I am interviewing for.
- giancarlostoro 8y agoHeck one of friends only puts the last 3 jobs he had on his resume, keeps it approachable.
- scarface74 8y agoGiven a choice, I’ll go straight W2 contracting or work for a consulting company after I leave my current job whenever that is.
- kamaal 8y ago>>How will they tell the difference between if I am 45 and 50 before they make an offer? They have eyes, and age shows. Wrinkles, greying hair etc. Its not that hard to spot old people.
- scarface74 8y agoI’m not saying that it is hard to spot old people but the difference between 45 and 50 isn’t that great. It wouldn’t have mattered either in my last two jobs or my current one since my managers were all older than I am. But, I don’t take any chances. I go to all my interviews clean shaven - bald head, and no facial hair specifically because of the ageism boogeyman. No one thinks twice about a Black guy with a bald head. No I’m not saying that’s the answer for anyone else.
- ido 8y agoThat was my plan if and when this becomes an issue for me. I'm 35 so I haven't yet (to my knowledge) experienced agism but if I'll live long enough I'm pretty sure I will still need to work for another 30+ years. Anyway dying/shaving your hair etc will help you mask 50 vs 45, but when you're 60...