Conquering Age Discrimination October 2025

While the focus of this presentation is the "Mature Worker," there will be useful tips for job seekers of any age. The session helps mature workers identify their skills and overcome objections in their job search. Several mature worker friendly companies will be identified.

1. Conquering Age Discrimination brought to you by Bruce A. Bennett Career Coach Corner October 8, 2025 1

2. Network to Success Job Club NTS Resource for job seekers Learn, inquire and advance Support Network A group of individuals Shared industry, position or interest Informational interview – Chat about role This is why you network 2

3. McHenry County Workforce Network Career Workshops & Services Brochure for October Personalized Job Search Assistance Services To sign up, request the professional directly by email Resume Review Mock Interview LinkedIn Critique 3

4. I want to add you to the 2025 Success Stories Lisa - Administrative Assistant Deborah - Medical Billing Olivia - Mortgage Industry Bob - Market Research Kevin - IT Tech Support Regi - Human Resources Rafael - Accounting Lisa - Marketing Jennifer - Business Development Rose - Marketing Susan - Market Research

5. Upcoming Webinar Events LinkedIn for Your Job Search Monday, October 13, 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm Advanced LinkedIn Strategies Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 10:00am to 12:00pm Resumes, Cover Letters and Applying Online Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 10:00am to 12:00pm Guide for a Winning Interview Monday, November 10, 2025, from 10:00am to 12:00pm Network to Success Job Club Effective Networking for Your Career Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 1:00pm to 3:00pm 5

6. Network to Success Job Club Conquering Age Discrimination Bruce A. Bennett Career Coach Corner October 8, 2025

7. Introduction & Notes for Workshop Introduction MCWN Volunteer since 2010 & Contractor from 2018 Career Coach Corner Blogger & Presenter B² Discuss LinkedIn Podcaster General Notes for Today My contact info is on last slide Workshop is interactive Ask questions Share experience(s) Follow-up email includes a link to the deck and evaluation survey Recognizing Age Discrimination in Action 7

8. Outline for session Age Discrimination & Employment Act Recognizing age discrimination Websites for the mature workers Mature worker friendly companies Overcoming objections/stereotypes Networking Job search process Positioning yourself Suggested actions 8

9. Paul Cameron Talks Age Discrimination The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) protects certain applicants and employees 40 years of age and older from discrimination on the basis of age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, or terms, conditions or privileges of employment. It happens randomly not all the time More likely to be subtle An Experiment Age Discrimination in Employment Act 9

10. Recognizing Age Discrimination 10

11. Lay offs Job elimination Team restructuring “Early retirement” You are too old for the job No use training older worker who’s about to retire Have higher insurance cost as older worker How long do you plan to work? Unlearn bad habits Do not know new technology Recognizing Age Discrimination 11

12. Andy LaCivita https://www.youtube.com/@andylacivita Overcoming Age Discrimination 12

13. Thrive Past 45 from Chicago Tribune Thrive Past 45 13

14. Experience - Tout it, use it, solve it, e.g. pain CL Network - Employee referral to industry know how Loyalty - Commitment for the company & projects Openness - Tech savvy and ready to learn Perspective - Obstacles and challenges Focus - Don Blackwell “ability to avoid distraction” Communication - Personal touch Flexibility - Not regimented for 9 to 5 Confidence - See 1 st bullet Thrive Past 45 - Nine Ways 14

15. https://www.careeronestop.org/ResourcesFor/55PlusWorkers/55-plus-workers.aspx Websites for the Mature Worker 15

16. https://www.workforce50.com/ Websites for the Mature Worker 16

17. https://www.workforce50.com/ Websites for the Mature Worker 17

18. http://www.retirementjobs.com/ Websites for the Mature Worker 18

19. https://www.agefriendly.org/ Websites for the Mature Worker 19

20. https://institute.agefriendly.org/initiatives/certified-age-friendly-employer-program / Websites for the Mature Worker 20

21. https://institute.agefriendly.org/initiatives/certified-age-friendly-employer-program/ Mature Worker Friendly Companies 21

22. Mature Worker Friendly Companies https://www.aarp.org/work/job-search/employer-pledge-companies/ 22

23. Mature Worker Friendly Companies https://www.aarp.org/work/job-search/employer-pledge-companies/ 23

24. How To FIGHT AGEISM In Your Job Search Focus on relevant experience What makes you different Don’t stop learning Build a strong LinkedIn profile Network like you’ve networked before Heather Austin Offers 5 Strategies 24

25. “Networking seems to be a crucial ‘back door’ when you may get filtered out at the ATS front door” - John Jennings Rolodex or LinkedIn, use an advocacy group Put the “social” back into social media Send well wishes or brief notes Seek a coffee/break meeting on their turf Enjoy getting together Informational interview? Or learn about what & how you and your company succeed Networking 25

26. Caroline Ceniza-Levine suggests a 6 step process Identify your targets Create compelling marketing (e.g., resume, LinkedIn, networking pitch, cover letter) Research companies and industries Network and interview Stay motivated, organized and troubleshoot regularly Negotiate and close the offer Job Search Process 26

27. Positioning Yourself Know thyself Inventory your skills What are your strengths Identify at least five for job search dialogues Be prepared to provide a narrative example Practice telling these stories Know & understand the positions you apply to Does the job description match your skills? Get past the ATS robots by using ATS simulator websites Positive Mental Attitude 27

28. Positioning Yourself There are many basic interview questions Behavioral type questions are popular Tell me about a time when you had to enforce a company policy you did not agree with Give an example of when you had to resolve a conflict Why were you let go at your last job? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Practice answering these questions Have prepared questions for the interviewer(s) Hint: Don’t ask questions answered on their website 28

29. Fine Tune Your Resume These websites help refine your resume Match your key skills with a job description Empower you to get past ATS robots https://theprofessional.me https://cultivatedculture.com/resume-scanner/ https://skillsyncer.com/ www.jobscan.co This is How Job Scan Works 29

30. LinkedIn's Career Explorer Career Explorer identifies transferable skills https://linkedin.github.io/career-explorer/ 30

31. LinkedIn's Career Explorer Begin by identify a job title LinkedIn makes suggestion based on key words 31

32. LinkedIn's Career Explorer Change default setting from high to low Find jobs on LinkedIn that match your skills 32

33. Use local library to learn new skill i.e. LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) Learn and adopt the use of Artificial Intelligence Attend networking events and job fairs Engage your networks – LinkedIn, Facebook, Neighborhood, etc. Volunteer Persistence & Tenacity Suggested Actions 33

34. Andy LaCivita Overqualified for the Job? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF1zomzMHVU&t=8s - 59 minutes Age Discrimination: How to Overcome it in a Job Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo7yCPH7MYk - 5 minutes Job Search Advice for Over 50 Year Olds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFinasplNbc - 8 minutes Job Success Network - How Can Job Seekers Avoid Age Discrimination? - 3 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54g6vHC3HDg Paul Cameron Addressing Age Discrimination - 15 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdHEHx6psfY&t=354s J.T. O’Donnell - #1 Tip to Beat Age Discrimination in 2020 59 mins Resources 34

35. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn Bruce A. Bennett Mobile: [phone] Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceabennett Career Coach Corner Blog: http://bruce73.wordpress.com/ https://bruce73.wordpress.com/upcoming-presentations/ Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/b-squared-linkedin

36. Networking Session Time for general questions and/or discussion Give a short introduction about yourself Name and most recent position and/or industry Time frame you have been in the job search Target or Ideal company to work at How is your job search progressing? Are you encountering roadblocks or obstacles? Can you share a recent networking situation? 36