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257: Gen Z Ageism in the Workplace with Stephanie Brown


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Stephanie Brown, founder of Creative Career Lab, talks about reverse ageism in the workplace and how it affects entry level workers and how they can gain more credibility when trying to land a job and work.


She shares invaluable insights on how both young and older employees can navigate and overcome age-related biases. Discover practical strategies for positioning yourself as a valuable asset, regardless of age, and learn how to leverage soft skills to advance your career. Whether you're a manager, a young professional, or someone re-entering the workforce, this episode offers actionable advice to help you thrive in today's competitive job market.


"Your university graduation, your degree basically is just a ticket to compete, right? That gets you in the door. If you don't have it, you'll get eliminated, but you need that just to compete." - Stephanie Brown


Key Takeaways include:

  • Why Gen Z lacks credibility when trying to enter the workplace and when trying to climb the ladder
  • What to look for in job listings to show if a workplace exercises age discrimination
  • How to make yourself more credible and stand out to prospective employers
  • Why an entrepreneurial mindset is key when tackling your entry level position
  • Why ageism happens to young employees because they lack soft skills

  • #human resources #HR #GenZ #hiring #jobs #pre-hiring #jobsearch #entryleveljobs #youngemployees #workplace


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    Connect with Stephanie Brown

    https://www.creativecareerlab.com/creative-career-level-up

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebrowncareercoach/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@kiwilondongirl


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