Where Age Is No Barrier
Are you holding too tight to the past? Answering that question can be a valuable exercise when you’re feeling like a victim of discrimination. If you're over 50 and have looked for a job in tech, chances are you've experienced the …
[Read more...] about Is Moving from Hotmail to Gmail Giving in to Ageism? Seth Godin Weighs in
Ageism can be a total downer. However, getting glum about it and shutting down neither helps your career, nor lets you be part of the solution. Sometimes, then, it’s wise to focus on the positive. There IS some good news out there, as …
[Read more...] about Five Articles About Employment Over 50 That Won’t Depress You
You’re interviewing at a startup that’s growing quickly. Across the table, the person asking the questions is very nice but looks like she just got out of college. And you wonder, Can she even visualize working with someone my age? Can I …
[Read more...] about Culture fit: You don’t have to be a millennial to find it at a startup
For the experienced exec looking for a new opportunity, the startup world can look pretty attractive, with tons of growth plus lots of buzz. According to CyberStates, in 2018 the U.S. economy added 40,500 new tech companies. In fact, tech …
[Read more...] about Job Search Over 50: 3 Types of Startups to Target
As an experienced employee, you bring a major asset to the table: your network. (You might even remember when it was called your Rolodex!) Over the decades, you have collected friends, colleagues and loose connections who know and trust …
