As a Member of The "Baby Boomers", I share the same birthday as Disneyland, Anaheim CA. I am very proud of my age "53" !! I feel there is much bias on behave of Hiring Personal from "The Milliemiums". The perspection that I experienced is that; Baby Boomers have a slower thinking process, need additional training, not computer proficient,and frequent MLA's. Some these comments were shared with me by a Major East Valley Career Recruiter! Is is 2009 get real!
I feel both Generations can learn a great deal from each other. A wise man once said " The First Sign of Ignorance is When we Stop Learning" I agree Learning and Growing is a continuing education process either in a Classroom on in Life.
Nancy-Jean Di Pietro
of AZ
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Mar 31, 2009 20:16:55 PM
Just because we're over 50 . . .
- doesnt mean we're over-qualified
- doesnt mean we want to retire (some of us NEED to work - its either that or starve/have no roof over our heads)
- doesnt mean we want to take it easy
I agree with almost all the 20 reasons. now if we could just get some companies/recruiters to understand that. I'm not looking to take over the world, just to pay my bills.
In most cases, over 50 DOES mean - some of us have a MUCH STRONGER WORK ETHIC and DEDICATION TO DOING A JOB WELL.
Karen E
of NY
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Mar 22, 2009 07:37:18 AM
Good 20 hints but....
The 20 suggestions for hiring older workers are helpful but it does not mean that you will secure a job.
I believe that more employers need to have an open-mind about taking the risk to interview 50+ qualified candidates instead of stopping at the resume stage based on stereotypical data such as gray hair, frumpy attire, grandchildren focus
of conversation etc.
How can you convince interviewers that you have the skills, abilities, experience, professionalism, team player mentality etc., if you can't get the interview? This is the reality.
of CT
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Dec 09, 2008 19:14:35 PM
Older Workers Can Sell Themselves
Our HR "representatives" know the profit outlook and psychological super-advantages the company would have over us"greatful"and teary-eyed prospective employer-worshippers. Hiring would put us at the top of the list if only.and.only us leppers are "legally" obligated not-to sign up for any health insurance, or if the goverment subsizes the overbloated company profit margins from dipping below 100% after excecutive bonuses.
Peter J. Faatz
of OK
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Nov 28, 2008 14:34:13 PM
Interesting TalentSmart research on emotional intelligence
As an older worker, I found items 9 and 10 particularly interesting, so I went and looked up the TalentSmart study the author is referring to. It's located here:
Nancy-Jean Di Pietro of AZ @ Mar 31, 2009 20:16:55 PM
Karen E of NY @ Mar 22, 2009 07:37:18 AM
of CT @ Dec 09, 2008 19:14:35 PM
Peter J. Faatz of OK @ Nov 28, 2008 14:34:13 PM
Janet Blair of IL @ Nov 26, 2008 21:31:28 PM
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