Finding a job can be difficult at times, even more so when you are an older worker. This presentation focuses on helping mature workers identify their skills and overcome objections in their job search. Several “mature worker” friendly companies are identified. In addition to the specialized concerns of job seekers over 50, this will cover search tips that are useful for job seekers of any age.

1. Job Search for
Over 50
brought to you by
Bruce A. Bennett
Career Coach Corner
July 23, 2020

2. St. Joseph
Employment Ministry
Virtual Meeting July 23, 2020

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Opening Prayer to St. Joseph the Worker
God our Father and Creator, You bestow
upon us gifts and talents to develop and
use in accord With your will.
Grant to me, through the intercession of
St. Joseph the Worker - as model and
guide - employment and work, that I may,
with dignity, provide for those that depend
on me for care and support.
Grant me the opportunities to use my
energy, talents, and abilities for the good
of all and the glory of Your name. Amen.

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Please include the following:
Name
Email address
Phone No.
Target Job Function (e.g. Accountant,
Marketing Mgr., etc.)
Previous Company

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August SJEM meetings
Video Interviewing
By Brandon Beck, steering committee & HR professional
Thursday August 6 at 7pm
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Networking and Relationship Building
By Paul Duski, relationship-builder & networking coach
Thursday, August 20 at 7pm
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Notes for session
General Notes for Today
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Outline for session
Outline
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

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Age Discrimination in Employment Act
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
Survey Sez!

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Recognizing Age Discrimination

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Recognizing Age Discrimination
Recognizing Age Discrimination in Action
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

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Thrive Past 45
Thrive Past 45 from Chicago Tribune

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Thrive Past 45 - Nine Ways
Experience - Tout it, use it, solve it, e.g. pain CL
Network - Employee referral to industry know how
Loyalty - Commitment for 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 1st bullet

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Websites for the Mature Worker
https://www.careeronestop.org/ResourcesFor/OlderWorker/older-worker.aspx

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Websites for the Mature Worker
https://www.aarp.org/work/

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

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

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Websites for the Mature Worker
https://www.seniorjobbank.org/index.html

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Websites for the Mature Worker
https://www.agefriendlyfoundation.org/

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Websites for the Mature Worker
https://www.agefriendlyfoundation.org/success-stories

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Mature Worker Friendly Companies
Adecco
Aetna
AlliedBarton Security
Services
AnswerNet Network
AT&T
Comcast Cable
Crate & Barrel
CVS/pharmacy
Fresh Market
H&R Block
Internal Revenue
Service
John Hancock
Financial
Johns Hopkins
Medicine
Kelly Services, Inc.
Manpower, Inc.
Peace Corps
Randstad
Staples
Starbucks Coffee
The Home Depot
Walgreens
Wells Fargo

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

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

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Heather Austin Offers 5 Strategies
5 Strategies to Overcome Age Discrimination
1. Focus on relevant experience
2. What makes you different
3. Don’t stop learning
4. Build a strong LinkedIn profile
5. Network like you’ve networked before

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Networking
John Jennings raises a great point
“Networking seems to be a crucial ‘back door’
when you may get filtered out at the ATS ’front
door’.”
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

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Job Search Process
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 and organized and troubleshoot
regularly
Negotiate and close the offer

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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?
Use Jobscan.co to ensure it
Get past the ATS robots
https://www.jobscan.co/
Positive Mental Attitude

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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 me an example of when you had to resolve
a conflict on your team
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

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

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Upcoming Events
McHenry County Workforce Network Website
July Career Workshops & Services
Resumes, Cover Letters & Applying Online
Monday August 3, 2020 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Click here to register in advance for this webinar
Guide to a Winning Interview
Wednesday August 5, 2020 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Click here to register in advance for this webinar
NTS Job Club - Building Confidence
Wednesday August 12, 2020 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Click here to register in advance for this webinar
LinkedIn for Your Job Search Monday August 17 at 1:00pm
LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines August 19 at 1:00pm

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Resources
Food truck experiment -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYCxAIqjyCA
Chicago Tribune - https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune-
sunday/20200705/282432761438405
Basket give away experiment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0MPuWg3pzs
Heather Austin - 5 Strategies to Overcome Age Discrimination 10 mins
https://heatheraustin.online/
linkedin.com/in/heather-austin
J.T. O’Donnell - #1 Tip to Beat Age Discrimination in 2020 59 mins
https://www.workitdaily.com/how-to-handle-age-discrimination-
coronavirus/listen-now Podcast 31 mins

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