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Ageism in the Job Market: Staying Competitive and Confident

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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman is joined by Colleen Paulson, a career coach who specializes in helping Gen X and Baby Boomer job-seekers thrive in their careers. They discuss the unique challenges older professionals face in today’s job market, including the frustrations of being “overqualified” and the minefield of putting dates on your resume. Colleen also offers practical strategies for combatting ageism and staying competitive at any age.

Key Topics:

  • The mindset trap that can sabotage job seekers
  • Updating your resume on LinkedIn without hiding relevant experience
  • Tips for positioning yourself when you're "overqualified"
  • Networking tips for senior-level candidates
  • How to find employers that truly value experience

Links & Resources:

  • Follow Colleen Paulson on LinkedIn here
  • Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here
  • Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here
  continue reading

198 episodes

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Manage episode 489415579 series 3528147
Content provided by Andrew Seaman. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Andrew Seaman or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0

In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman is joined by Colleen Paulson, a career coach who specializes in helping Gen X and Baby Boomer job-seekers thrive in their careers. They discuss the unique challenges older professionals face in today’s job market, including the frustrations of being “overqualified” and the minefield of putting dates on your resume. Colleen also offers practical strategies for combatting ageism and staying competitive at any age.

Key Topics:

  • The mindset trap that can sabotage job seekers
  • Updating your resume on LinkedIn without hiding relevant experience
  • Tips for positioning yourself when you're "overqualified"
  • Networking tips for senior-level candidates
  • How to find employers that truly value experience

Links & Resources:

  • Follow Colleen Paulson on LinkedIn here
  • Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here
  • Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here
  continue reading

198 episodes

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