Jobseekers in their 30s and 40s are shortening resumes to cover only the past 10 years and limiting public work history on LinkedIn and professional websites. Resume advice encourages middle-aged candidates to hide clues that reveal age, including avoiding email addresses that signal older eras. AARP recommends age-proofing by focusing on the past decade of experience and removing inadvert age indicators. Surveys report that many workers over 40 experience ageism. Research indicates AI screening can worsen discrimination by race and gender, and Workday has faced a lawsuit alleging age discrimination through screening technology. Advice for older candidates emphasizes demonstrating stamina and cultural fluency while leveraging industry expertise and building relationships across age groups.
"While she didn't mention anything about hiding your age, she said the key to winning over hiring managers is proving you can match younger candidates' stamina and cultural fluency while showing off your industry know-how."
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