{"id":2457,"date":"2014-04-13T16:05:07","date_gmt":"2014-04-13T23:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?p=2457"},"modified":"2014-04-13T16:08:59","modified_gmt":"2014-04-13T23:08:59","slug":"recruiters-older-job-seekers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/about-gov\/education\/recruiters-older-job-seekers\/","title":{"rendered":"Recruiters and Older Job Seekers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"mark.ageism.job.seeker\"<\/a>We all know being an older Job Seeker is just a state of mind. \u00a0Most of us are ready to contribute right now, regardless of our birth generation. However, it seems there is continuing bias against workforce veterans\u2026 and that relevancy as a candidate is perhaps determined in large part by their age.<\/p>\n

So, how can you best counter ageism during your job search?? Or mitigate the perception of \u201cold\u201d \u2013 or at least \u201cold school\u201d?<\/p>\n

Here are ten signs that may indicate you are an old job seeker, regardless of your actual age, or ability to contribute \u2013 and how to fix them:<\/p>\n

Resume<\/b><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Times New Roman or Courier<\/p>\n

Like it or now, it is a sign that you may be an older candidate if you stick with the default of Times New Roman. Worse yet is the use of Courier, which looks like you created your resume on a typewriter. Instead, unless you are applying for a job within an old-school industry (legal, engineering, etc.) go with a Calibri or other more contemporary font choice.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 \u201cReferences available upon request\u201d<\/p>\n

In today\u2019s job market it\u2019s a given that you have references lined up for the recruiter \u2013 probably on your Linkedin profile for all to see. It\u2019s also a given that you aren\u2019t going to provide references that would ever say anything bad about you. Leave this old-school line completely off your resume.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Objective Statement<\/p>\n

For most recruiters today, the objective statement is pass\u00e9\u2026 the mark of a candidate who is behind the times. Especially in this challenging economy, skip the objective statement \u2013 or at least roll that valuable space on your resume into how you\u2019re going to help solve the company\u2019s problems.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Wholly Chronological Resume<\/p>\n

With exceptions such as the aforementioned fields that still rely on old-school resumes, today\u2019s most effective resumes talk about foundation skills transferable to any employer: work ethic, leadership and problem solving. Your old school resume that lists every job you ever had, with every task ever delegated to you, can be seen as a huge red flag in today\u2019s recruiting world.<\/p>\n

Application and Interview<\/b><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Email Addresses from AOL, Earthlink or Prodigy<\/p>\n

The original \u201cRat Pack\u201d of email providers were born back in the stone ages of the Internet (15 years ago). Since you\u2019re looking for a job in much different times, its better not to take chances: create an email address specifically for your job search using Gmail or another of the more \u201cmodern\u201d email providers.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Hesitation to Participate in Phone or Skype Interviews<\/p>\n

To paraphrase an old commercial \u201cthis is not your father\u2019s interview\u2026\u201d Many companies have found screening the initial round of applicants via phone or Skype to be a great way to save time and money. Don\u2019t act surprised when asked\u2026 or you\u2019ll be considered a dinosaur.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Canned Answers to Common Interview Questions (i.e., \u201cgreatest weakness\u201d)<\/p>\n

Recruiters don\u2019t want you to \u201cspin\u201d an answer based on 20 year old wisdom that says you\u2019re expected to spin a weakness into a positive (\u201cI care too much\u201d or \u201cI work too hard\u201d are great examples). Spare the recruiter the spin. Give a straight, short answer. Otherwise, you\u2019ll not only come across as old-school \u2013 you just may be labeled insincere.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Use of 50-Cent Words when a Penny Word Will Do<\/p>\n

Sure you\u2019ll want to make a good impression by displaying your intelligence \u2013 but leave the giant words and perfect cadence to English professors \u2013 and those recruiting English professors. In the days of IM and texting, recruiters know that few in the real world talks without contractions and an exaggerated vocabulary. Today, an interview is just a conversation between two normal people.<\/p>\n

Digital Presence<\/b><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Lack of a Linkedin, Facebook or Twitter Account<\/p>\n

Social media is how many people communicate today. Don\u2019t have a Facebook or Twitter account? You\u2019re labeling yourself \u201cI\u2019m really old.\u201d You don\u2019t have to be an expert \u2013 or even a dedicated user. But when a recruiter Googles you\u2026 you better show up. For job seekers, this is especially true for Linkedin.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Not Following the Influential Blogs in Your Industry<\/p>\n

To anyone under 40, blogging is the Gen Y version of a newspaper. To not follow the major blogs in your chosen career field may make it seem as though you\u2019ve made no effort to change. Worse yet, it may show that you do not have the latest information available to you to make good decisions at critical times.<\/p>\n

The good news for older candidates: these indicators of an \u201cold school\u201d job seeker are easily remedied. In just a couple days \u2013 and with the help of those around you \u2013 you can be fluent enough to convince 90% recruiters that you are willing to adapt, learn and are coachable.<\/p>\n

Get started right away. Knock off one item on this list every hour or so. By next week, you\u2019ll be a wiser \u2013 and more employable \u2013 job seeker.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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