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Ep 12: Ageism and Your Job Search


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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "ageism has serious and wide-ranging consequences for people's health and well-being." Now, add ageism as an issue and barrier to financial security and the ability to manage day-to-day needs. An older workforce barred from the hiring process because of age is a major problem with significant repercussions. 

Nichole, Ron, and AJ talk about ageism, how it shows up in the hiring process, and ways an older workforce can prevail against it. 


Resources:

  • U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Age Discrimination
  • Generational Differences in the Workplace [Infographic]
  • I Was a Manager in an Ageist Workplace
  • 7 Ways to Spot a Company That Values Older Workers
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