Looking for a job but realizing they seem to be looking for someone…younger?

In this episode, I sit down with “The Burnout Coach,” Lori Prutsman, who worked as a tech recruiter at multiple agencies, and within tech itself at both Amazon and Booking.com. She left tech after experiencing burnout - in part due to her own fears of ageism - and now coaches clients across all industries about how to avoid burnout and live well.

Lori shares what it felt like being an older employee at Amazon, what she witnessed as a recruiter for tech companies, and what candidates approaching their 40s can expect in today's landscape. She also confronts the elephant in the room: Amazon's employee hiring process.

If you're struggling with age bias in your career or job search, this episode is for you. 

“I didn't start Amazon until I was 40, and I was constantly trying to almost... disassociate from my age when I was there.” 

- Lori Prutsman



In This Episode:

-Working as a recruiter at Amazon

-Applying for a role in a tech company when you're in your 40s or older

-Observations in the hiring process for various tech companies

-How Lori started a conversation about age bias at Amazon 

-How Lori transitioned from a brilliant tech recruiter to “The Burnout Coach” 

Connect with Lori Prutsman:

-Website: https://www.loriprutsman.com/

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theburnoutcoach

-Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SeattleBurnoutCoach/

-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seattleburnoutcoach/

Connect with Maureen Wiley Clough:

-Instagram: @itgetslateearly - https://www.instagram.com/itgetslateearly/

-YouTube: @itgetslateearly - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGrHwk-y7ERaq7bCSjZYf1A?sub_confirmation=1

-Website: itgetslateearly.com - https://www.itgetslateearly.com/

-LinkedIn: maureenwclough - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenwclough/

-Facebook: It Gets Late Early - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088694515585