Older Workers: Looking for a Job When You’re ‘Older’
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There’s a belief—and I don’t know if it’s true or not—that companies won’t hire older workers. I know that many of my ‘older’ students wouldn’t ever consider looking for a new job, because they think they’re too old.
Because I’m a big believer is positive thinking and the idea that anyone can do anything they really want to do, I found this recording from Secrets of the Job Hunt. It’s full of advice for older people who’re looking for a job.
Before you start the recording, get ready for short statements. . . and a lot of changes in voices. The recording is a collection of messages that people people left by phone.
After You’ve Heard the Recording
Which advice do you think was the best? The original recording, some of the advice included changing your hair and getting Botox treatments to look younger. I think that’s crazy, but how far would you go to avoid being considered ‘old’ in a job interview?
