People with disabilities face a number of barriers in the labor market — from unconscious biases to literal barriers to workplaces. As a result, the unemployment rate among people with disabilities was more than twice as high as those without one — 7.6% and 3.5%, respectively.
Mark Raymond Jr., founder of the Split Second Foundation, helps people become aware of the needs of the community. He chats with LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman on the latest episode of Get Hired to explain the barriers people with disabilities face while looking for work. The two also discuss what employers can do to break down those obstacles and what people can do to overcome them.
This episode is for anyone who wants to make sure they're aware of all the resources available to them, or for those looking to be the best allies possible. 
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Workplace ageism is a pervasive issue in the U.S. According to an AARP survey from 2021, 78 percent of workers between the ages of 40 and 65 say they’ve seen or experienced age discrimination at work. So, what strategies can employers and employees use to combat ageism?
On today’s show, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Ashton Applewhite, an anti-ageism advocate and the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. They discuss what companies and hiring managers can do to fight age bias during the hiring process, and what employees can do to support older colleagues. Ashton also explains why deepening our understanding of ageism is so important, and how the same tools used to combat other forms of prejudice can be applied in the case of ageism.
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Tackling Ageism: Strategies for Fighting Age Bias at Work

Graduation season has arrived in the U.S with over a million people earning their college degrees and gearing up to enter the workforce. Many of them will be entering the world of work for the first time. If you fall into this bucket, you might feel a little overwhelmed right now. 
To help make the move easier, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman is talking with Sho Dewan, a career coach and founder/CEO of Workhap. Sho shares advice for recent graduates as they venture into the workforce. They dive into strategies for making a lasting impression, setting ambitious career goals, and charting a path towards long-term success.
Whether you're stepping into your first job or exploring career paths, this episode is for anyone navigating the challenges and opportunities of post-grad life.
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How to Get Hired as a Recent Grad

The US workforce is getting older. Last year, almost 20% of Americans ages 65 and older were employed – that’s nearly double the rate it was in the 1980s. For some older workers, they want to keep working past retirement age; for others, it’s not a choice. So how should older people position themselves in the labor market to overcome age bias?
In the second installment of our ageism series, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman is talking to Janine Vanderburg, founder and former director of Changing the Narrative, a nationwide campaign and nonprofit dedicated to reframing the way we think, and talk, about age and aging. They dive into the do’s and don'ts for getting hired as an older worker.
Whether you're actively seeking employment or looking to maintain your current position, this episode offers practical advice and strategies for older workers to position themselves effectively in the job market and overcome age bias during the hiring process and in their day-to-day work environment.
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Tackling Ageism: How to Get Hired in Mid-Life and Beyond

The work of carving out a career doesn’t end with an offer letter – that’s where it builds intensity. The problem is that there isn’t one guidebook or set of rules for how to grow in your profession. You got the job – now what? 
Andy LaCivita is an executive recruiter, career coach and author of The Zebra Code: A Step-By-Step Guide to Mastering Career Skills That Make You a Standout Professional, which will be published in August. Andy brings together over three decades of expertise in navigating the complexities of professional advancement into the pages of his book. He joins LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman to share his methodology for developing the core skills every professional needs to succeed in their career. He also shares strategies for building confidence, boosting creativity and remaining competitive in the job market.
Whether you’re just starting out in your career or making a push for your next promotion, this episode offers practical and actionable advice for leveling up your professional skills. 
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Check out Andy’s book, The Zebra Code

How to Maximize Your Career Potential

Getting older should be something to celebrate: you’ve gained experience, honed a skillset and acquired the wisdom to know where, and when, to apply your energy. Yet, employers and colleagues don’t always see the value of experience. People often buy into ageist myths that punish older employees. As the proportion of workers over age 50 grows, age-based discrimination will become more evident and an urgent problem to address. 
To kick off a series of shows on ageism, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Chip Conley, co-founder and CEO of Modern Elder Academy. MEA is a midlife wisdom school for people navigating life transitions in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. Chip shares his experience working at Airbnb, where he came to be known as the “modern elder.” He also offers advice for rejuvenating your career in midlife and challenges the notion of the “midlife crisis.”
This episode is for anyone contemplating making a career change in midlife and wants support in navigating their next chapter. 
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Check out Chip’s book, Learning to Love Midlife.

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