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Ageism Myths that Job Seekers Believe

Ageism Myths that Job Seekers Believe

The 4 Employer Myths are damaging – but so are

the negative beliefs of the Mature Job Seekers themselves

Ageism is oppression against the Mature and leads to depression

Here are 7 of those, and it’s very likely there are more…

Job Seeker Ageism Myth 1 – I’m too old to be hired somewhere new

Fact: Fear is what stops us all – just focus on your strengths, not what you’re lacking.

Ageism Myth 2 – Major career change – it’s too late!

Fact: You have plenty of time if you remain nimble and never stop learning. Plus the big one: Let them know you’re prepared to start as an intern – nothing says more about why you’ll succeed because you want a career you’re passionate about.

Ageism Myth 3 – Networking is the only way to get a job

Fact: Yes, it is a major part of your job search, but not the only method.

Ageism Myth 4 – I’ll be seen as less productive than Millennials

Fact: US and Australian HR Association research proves zero correlation between ageing and declining productivity – Plus we know that with the huge staff turnover of the 20 to 29s, our

productivity is actually much higher.

Ageism Myth 5 – Employers won’t pay what I’m earning now

Fact: salary is meaningless out of context – it depends on your experience, the demand for your skills and how good you are at your job.

Ageism Myth 6 – I won’t be happy in a job with less responsibility

Fact: many of the mature want more work life balance and less responsibility due to changing

circumstances (e.g. ageing parents, less money needs etc).

Ageism Myth 7 – I don’t want to be supervised by someone younger than my kids!

Fact: When you feel valued for your contributions, it doesn’t matter how old they are (Don’t be a reverse ageist!).

Finding a new job may feel like mission impossible, but it’s time to wipe the job search misconceptions from your brain.

(Our thanks to Entrepreneurfact for some of the content in this Post)

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