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Advice for Older Job Seekers

1. Don't miss out your date of birth on your CV (put it on the back page). If you miss it out, the employer's attention is immediately drawn to your age

 

2. For the same reason, it's generally not a good idea to refer to the ages of your adult children (they may be older than the person interviewing you!)

3. Finally, it may not be useful to indicate the year you obtained your qualifications. It may seem like ancient history to the recruiter

4. Make your CV focus on what you have achieved, and what you have to offer, not on your age

5. Include an email address. Employers often assume that older workers are not IT literate

6. Remember that employers buy experience. Demonstrate how your know-how and maturity  will be a benefit

7. Don't focus on the bad news stories. Look at the high proportion of men and women in your age group do actually find work, and build on their success strategies

8. Focus on your future skills by learning lessons from the new economy

9. Try not to reminisce: "in my day…" Talk about the future. Show flexibility and a willingness to learn

10. Don't apologise for your age, lack of recent relevant experience, and do not convey  desperation.