Don't Let Age Be An Obstacle

This blog is intended for Job Seekers who view their Age as obstacle that keeps them from finding employment. You can not let your age be an obstacle as you pursue employment. After all everyone seeking employment has one thing in common and that is that they are all getting older every single day.

What does Age really mean?

Age in the context of the workforce could speak to the number of years of experience that you have. Experience is the greatest teacher in life. Hopefully, throughout your career you have developed skills that your younger counterparts may not have gained yet.

What are some the advantages of being an older worker?

One advantage of being an older worker could be the ability or skill of adapting to the changing needs of a business. You may think that everyone has this skill but this skill requires maturity to put into practice and is often an important ingredient to a successful business. The next advantage of being an older worker is proven capability. You can communicate to a potential employer in an interview your certainty of achieving the job requirements of a position based on your track record. While your younger competition may have the potential to achieve they don't always have a proven track record of work experience.

What should older workers do as they conduct their Job Search?

Older workers should seek companies that are looking for older workers to hire. They can accomplish this by going online and doing research on this topic. Older workers should also evaluate their skill set and find ways to improve their skills while they are searching for employment. They should especially focus on their basic computer skills if they are uncomfortable with using a computer. Many public libraries offer FREE computer training classes and many colleges provide similar courses but there may be cost involved.

Final Thoughts

Throughout your Job Search you must learn to give your energy to things that you control. Age is not something that you control. However, your view of your age and how it impacts you in terms of finding employment is something you control.