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Comment on Why employer’s don’t want to hire boomers by Rita Ashley

Rita Ashley — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:25:32 +0000

Sorry Joseph, I understand your frustration. Here’s what you need to know so you don’t lose hope. Submitting a resume’ online for an executive position rarely works. It is posted for form, not for candidate gathering. Executives get their jobs via introductions and personal connections. HR doesn’t respond because they have other things to do they consider more important than kindness to applicants. If you want to end this cycle, learn how to get connected to companies/hiring authorities. Read my blogs and also read http://www.ritaashley.com and my books. Keep your spirits up. Your confidence is important.

Comment on Why employer’s don’t want to hire boomers by jay kay

jay kay — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 04:30:08 +0000

I really can’t go on like this much longer. My part
time job sucks. I posted a killer resume to company
where I could really shine. Then they sent me an application form requesting age for previous work experience.Game over I guess. Sent emails about the dispostion, no feedback. Danm it, I can’t pay bills
and cashed out my 401K, at a huge loss. What’s next?
Ending my life, I suppose…

Comment on Job search advice that works for six figure executives by Martin Sager

Martin Sager — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:48:26 +0000

Thank YOU! This was a great read.

Comment on No second interview? Do you talk too much? by Jennifer Desjardins

Jennifer Desjardins — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:37:34 +0000

Really, talking “too much” is a potential job seeker’s worst enemy. They might become more comfortable, talking about things that don’t matter, such as their personal life. Some people believe that if you become more personal with a potential employer that you will get an “in”, which is so not true. Someone that wants to hire you is most interested in your capabilities and if you are a good candidate for the job based on your resume.

Comment on Crush the ‘overqualified’ label by Rita Ashley

Rita Ashley — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:05:19 +0000

First, start applying for jobs for which you are qualified. You will find those jobs through aggressive networking. Connect with others who do what you do and invite them to share opportunities as they are approached. Get visible within your niche online and through mentoring others. Connect with hiring managers in your niche and ask for referrals to companies they know who are hiring. And most important, lead with the accomplishment hiring authorities are most interested in with a specific outcome. Good luck.

Comment on Crush the ‘overqualified’ label by Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:38:25 +0000

Okay, so I am getting the gist that online search is not your best bet. Where other resources are out there for the Overqualifieds?

Comment on Crush the ‘overqualified’ label by Brenda Byrd

Brenda Byrd — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:31:05 +0000

I have ran into the over qualified/too old over and over in the last few months but it doesn’t seem to be the employers as much as it is the headhunters. I’m not even getting to the companies.

Comment on Crush the ‘overqualified’ label by Phil Martie

Phil Martie — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:03:21 +0000

Rita,

Nice article. I rarely see cases of true ageism. Employers are truly just looking for excellent value for the investment in filling an open position. It is not really about the compensation levels – they will pay more than budget for the stellar candidate. But on the other side of the coin, they will leave a position open rather than hire a mediocre fit.

Older professionals with lots of experience really should evaluate that experience for value relative to the position they want. Is your value significantly higher than the younger competition? If it isn’t, then the problem is not age, but the fact that you haven’t achieved much more than someone who has 20 fewer years in the work force.

Comment on Are you a Fraud? Silence your internal critic. by Jill Button

Jill Button — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:08:11 +0000

Rita, Wonderful article. So many of us suffer from imposter syndrome. I admit to it albeit relunctantly. I’ve always felt not having a degree, a piece of people to tell people how smart I am, somehow diminished my accomplishments and was a barrier to my success. Not so! Once I get my foot in the door, a piece of paper or degree means nothing!

Jill Button

Comment on If you are gay, be gay. by Gary Hollander

Gary Hollander — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:01:18 +0000

Thanks so much for the post, the perspective, and the passion. We can indeed be ourselves and say we are gay in every situation. But, as Tim has suggested, we must be adept at determining when that is rational and relevant. For me, it is rational and relevant almost all of the time. For a 15 year old dependent on her intolerant family or the 23 year old transfering jobs in the workplace, it may not. However, like Rita, I would argue that the vast majority of the time we err on the side of not disclosing. Through my studies of LGBT health behaviors, I observe that many LGBT folks are out to family, sex partners, and some friends. But many fewer are out to their neighbors, faith communities, co-workers, or employers. While it is not the responsibility of LGBT to end heterosexual’s homophobia, it is in their interest to do so.

Comment on If you are gay, be gay. by Steve

Steve — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:16:14 +0000

Thank you so much for this post. I am starting a job search as well and wondered the same thing about the LGBT groups on LinkedIn. This has given me a new (and correct) perspective.

Comment on If you are gay, be gay. by Tim Knop

Tim Knop — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:55:10 +0000

I understand your position and I agree that if we could all be who we are then we will be much better off. And more of us that can do this makes it better for all. My concern is that not everyone has the emotional or social development to handle being out. What we need more than to insist that we let it all out there, is to educate and build a person’s skills at understanding what it means to be out and how to handle the backlash that can come with that. If people hang the “gay flag” because someone told them to without being ready for what comes next can be more detrimental than holding back in certain situations. We cannot say we are Gay in every situation because there are still people out there that hold a prejudice because of their fear. Anyone who is going to hang a flag needs to be ready to deal with it. For all those who are ready, by all means, put it forward for all the world to see. I’m gay and getting married. Our upcoming celebration of 100 people tells a good story of acceptance, and will even more give our guests something good to share about what being gay is all about.

Comment on Hire a career coach to soar past the competition by 40 Best Career Counselor Blogs for the New Graduate « Hire A Maverick

40 Best Career Counselor Blogs for the New Graduate « Hire A Maverick — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:36:56 +0000

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Comment on Crush the ‘overqualified’ label by nancy

nancy — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:25:38 +0000

Is there ageism? Of course. Is every job I don’t get discriminating? No, that would be overstating it. But in my late 50′s it’s harder to find a job opening that fits my unique qualifications. Fact is, yes I probably am overqualified for some jobs, it doesn’t mean I won’t do a great job in them, but it’s their company, their call. Best best? Networking. At least for me.