Ageism is an illegal practice; most companies make an extremely concerted effort to address biases during the interview process and level up the playing field for all candidates but it still exists.
Many times, candidates FEEL they are being subject to ageism when it may in fact be something totally different and something totally in their control.
Regardless of whether you are or not, overcoming other people’s prejudices and biases ARE necessary in order to execute a successful career search.
If you feel you’re experiencing ageism and all you do is say, “that’s not fair”, you may be missing an opportunity to learn new skills or adapt your mindset in a beneficial way.
Sometimes what might be interpreted as Age discrimination is actually something that ANY job seeker has some control over.
In this episode, Bob Pudlock, President of Gulf Stream Search, addresses legitimate shortcomings of individuals that can sometimes be perceived as ageism.
Fortunately, everyone(at any point in their career) can address these issues to position themselves more favorably with employers.
About Gulf Stream Search
Gulf Stream Search is an executive search firm that works with fast-growing, innovative food and beverage companies to help them identify and capture top talent for their most strategic hires.
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