Eight Ways To Age Proof Your Resume

Preparing a resume that emphasizes your value is a good first step to preparing for your search. Here are eight ways to age-proof your resume:

1. Don’t provide your complete work history: This is the number one mistake job seekers make. If it’s before 1990, employers probably don’t care. Hiring managers are most interested in what you did recently, so concentrate on your recent career. If you feel compelled to delve into earlier experiences, create a section called “Early Career” and provide just the highlights and no dates.

2. Watch your language: Avoid age-revealing statements such as “35 years of experience” or age-defining clichés such as “seasoned professional.”

3. Stick to a “combination” resume style, leading with a strong “Career Summary” section: You may have been advised to mask your years of experience with a functional resume format. But employers do not like to see functional resumes because they are often used by candidates who are trying to hide something. You don’t want employers reading your resume and searching for a possible problem. Unless your work history is extremely spotty or you are completely changing careers, stick to a chronological format.

4. Show that you’re current with technology and industry trends: Are you proficient with Wang or an expert at BASIC programming? While these programs were once cutting-edge, they have been replaced with new technology. Show that you’ve kept up with the times by removing antiquated equipment, programs, and tools, and highlight your knowledge of modern technology.

5. Consider dropping dates of education: This is a tough call, because hiring managers who want to know a person’s age will go right to the “Education” section and do the math. If your education occurred in the 1970s or earlier, it might be in your best interest to eliminate graduation dates.

6. Keep your school names updated: If you graduated from a school that has since changed its name, include the new name. If you are concerned about discrepancies in case an employer asks to see a transcript, write the former name of the school in parentheses.

7. Show that you’ve been continually learning or taking on new roles: The key is to demonstrate that your skills are fresh and in demand. It is important that you show that you are flexible and willing to adapt to organizational changes.

8. Quantify and expand on your achievements: As a professional with a long work history, this is your chance to accentuate the positive. You have what younger workers may lack — years of practical experience. Provide examples of how your performance contributed to your employers’ goals, mission, and bottom-line results.

Mutual Obligation - Job Interview

Centrelink Obligation- Must go for any jobs available. Looking for office work or retail. Job vacancy in food shop must apply not allowed to refuse job. Hate sound of job oh what to do??

Network agency put me forward for it, oh no she wants to interview me. My worst nightmare - can't tell her I hate the job, don't want to lie, how do I remain true to myself, yet fulfill my obligations?

Arrive at interview, shop is so hot can barely stand the heat, must be 50 degrees inside this shop. Young girl dripping with sweat serves me - poor thing how does she cope? I know I could never survive working in these hot conditions.

This lovely soft eyed lady steps out introduces herself, what a sweet women so nice, wish I could tell her the truth instead of wasting her time and mine. No must fulfil my O..... here comes that word again!!!

She takes the time to review my resume, commenting throughout how my previous skills meet the position description, then she asks me the big question ???? I notice you have office training and previous experience, did you want to make a career change? What to say here comes the crunch can't lie - can't be honest. Look blankly at her - look blankly around - she waits for a response - then asks, you just looking for a job any job. My reply, "well yes I guess I am", oh what have I done, been true to myself. No I didn't get the job of course.

I think it's sad really she wanted a worker, I wanted a job but what a miss match. Why are we being forced to apply for jobs that are totally unsuitable? I have a friend at the same job network who is looking for a job just like that, she has the previous skills in that area and she would love that job, why wasn't she put forward for it? Nobody knows! They call these jobs survival jobs, but how many employer's have to waste their previous time training up people that are forced to apply just to start all over again when they leave for the job they really wanted. No-one really cares, it must be just me that gives a dam!

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I was asked to say in twenty five words or less how to prepare for a job interview, with the opportunity to win two free movie tickets to see " The Pursuit of Happiness". Through -

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I did it, so excited ..... I really wanted to see that movie, looks really good.

Interview Tips

It's really important to find out all you can about the Company so firstly I type the company name into the Google Tool Bar, most large co.'s have their own employment opportunities tab allowing you to source all the positions posted. Research all you can about them, when they started, what they sell, I also check out their product lists to get familiar with them. Most important is to get familiar with the Mangers names and their Title, they often have photo's of them so you know who will be conducting the interview before you meet them. I find having prior knowledge helps me feel more confident at the job interview, it also shows them that you have researched their company, you can give them feed back on the presentation of their site if they ask for it.

Highlight Skills

Before you attend the interview make a list of your skills and achievement's. Put some thought into it, think of how you can adapt them to the position your applying for. Use past experience and give them an example of how you saved the day by using your problem solving skills to solve a last minute emergency or whatever applies to you. When they ask you to tell them a little about yourself, tell them about your interests, sport achievements, how you enjoy keeping fit, and direct the conversation toward your list of skills that you have previously prepared.




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