Some Tips for Older Job Hunters
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* Age-proof your resume. Leave out date of birth or the year of graduation from college and list only work experience from the last 15 to 20 years.
* Emphasize modern skills. Let your prospective employer know you can operate a personal computer or any other high-tech gadgetry.
* Brush up, learn new skills. If you’re lacking in technological know-how or career-specific skills, enroll in courses to bring you up to speed.
* Accentuate accomplishments. List any noteworthy achievements that distinguish you from others in your field, such as saving a former employer money or increasing work force productivity.
* Note life experiences. Any volunteer or community work that illustrates teamwork or abilities to assume leadership roles should be listed if you’re re-entering the work force after a long absence.
* Create a professional appearance. That means investing in a new outfit for interviews. (Leave the leisure suits or bow-tied blouses in storage, where they belong.)
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