Age Concerns

As you age, you will want to change the types of jobs you seek, the personal brand you introduce, even the way you present your resume.

Job seekers in their 50s may be stereotyped as counting the days to retirement or running up health-insurance costs. Older professionals describe how they’ve fought those perceptions on the job search.

Gary Croatt faced age discrimination everywhere he turned, but his age and experience opened a new door for him.

My interview with a hypothetical hiring manager continues this week, with insights into the "reasons why" the boss didn't hire you that are out of your control.

You can't turn back the clock, but you can show hiring managers your passion and record of results.

The secret to reaching the C-level is to extend the skills you've honed as a functional specialist into a position of general leadership across disciplines.

Older candidates aren't the only ones who worry about how they're perceived by employers. Younger candidates for senior positions can take a few steps to raise their credibility.

I hate to be the one to tell you this … but it’s not them; it’s you. None of us want to hear it, but if you’re ready for a healthy dose of honesty, read on.

Enlightened employers know that older workers bring wisdom, maturity, and experience to the table, but too often, it seems, that doesn't translate into a level playing field in the interview.

Some questions, like "How old are you?" are off limits. But how do you gracefully duck the question without offending the questioner?