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Age Proof Your Job Search: 10 Steps to Get Hired
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EP 3156 Ageism in hiring isn't just about your birth year—it's about how you project your skills and energy. This episode breaks down 10 immediate, practical steps to modernize your digital presence and communication style so recruiters see your value instead of your age. Stop fighting stereotypes and start leading with the advantages of a battle-tested career.Timestamps00:00 – The 3 red flags recruiters look for on mature resumes00:37 – Step 1: Why your AOL email address is a liability00:52 – Step 2: Modernizing your phone number and LinkedIn URL01:02 – Step 3: Killing the "Years of Experience" summary01:12 – Step 4: Using expertise-driven language over year counts01:20 – Step 5: The danger of hiding your graduation dates01:39 – Step 6: Setting the standard for a professional LinkedIn profile01:59 – Step 7: Matching your wardrobe to modern corporate standards02:16 – Step 8: Demonstrating tech-savviness in real-time02:39 – Step 9: Using the PARV framework to communicate value02:59 – Step 10: Targeting the right organizations for high-yield results03:27 – Adopting a "Consultant Mindset" during the interview03:49 – Projecting energy and countering stamina stereotypesABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER
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