Some thoughts for green career switchers who might have received the old “you’ve overqualified” chestnut:
Since when is experience a bad thing? Why does it seem so undervalued in today’s jobs marketplace? In this article, we’ll explore the phenomenon and unpack both sides of the issue.
We’ll look at some of the reasons employers may be justifiably concerned about hiring older workers, examine the best ways to respond to this apparent age bias, and suggest some professional best practices you can use in your career over 50 to blow past the naysayers and connect with a great new job. Read the full article on LinkedIn.