20 Ways Older Workers Can Sell Themselves

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Finally, some good news that we all knew but may not known how to express. My tag line was “I get it.” Not very creative.. but true. Still learning and understand that nothing is forever; either good or bad, and quiet, steady pace keeps you moving no matter how bad the storm. Thanks for this great article.

Denise of NY 10:28PM January 19, 2012

PLEASE bring me a bevy of older people who relish the idea of making a difference for the younger generation and making retirement funds safer.
I am breaking new ground. The Mortgage and Pension World will NEVER be the same.
First rung - get me connected to some really big institutions at the C1 and C2 level.
The demand for our services is expected to grow very fast. There is huge media interest and there is an appetite for an institution that works in competition with the banks - but also maybe with the banks. Someone has to administer these mortgages, and banks and their employees are feeling insecure.
Banks want more business but not more BASEL III reserves linked to that.

Edward C D Ingram of NY 12:24AM January 05, 2012

I agree with Sharon's comments. Someone needs to get hiring managers to understand the points in this article. It's time someone stood up for the over 50 crowd who are searching for jobs to support themselves.

Nevins of TX 1:11AM January 03, 2012

While I appreciate this very positive view of me an "Older Worker" however it has been my experience that those hiring could not care less about these attributes. There's is an AGE Ceiling out there anyone over 50 can assuage their broken egos on sites such as yours, and perhaps feel a little better for a day...then its right back to never getting a call.
Regards

Sharon Perkins of CT 4:09PM January 02, 2012

Richard
Appreciate this post. It speaks to many of us.

Michael W. Terhorst of OR 7:45PM December 04, 2011

interesting article, but to read it to the end, i had to follow 5 links, which is rather annoying

maria 3:33AM September 28, 2011

My 50+ clients have had to reassure younger potential bosses that they will have both a lot to learn from them, as well as a lot to contribute. The boss wants to feel useful and respected by the older employee. So find something that you can legitimately learn from them and tell them that you look forward to it. Of course, reassure them that you can hit the ground running and deliver immediate value because of your expertise, experience and breadth of skills. @juliaerickson

Julia Erickson of NJ 12:25PM May 31, 2011

Please circulate this article among firm's managements and employers.
Convincung them will help hiring older employees.
AG of the world.

Asher 3:38AM July 20, 2010

Some very good attributes to consider for us "older" seekers. It is good to hear positives in the job market where very few replies come back and one does not know if it is due to age, volume of submissions, or other. This article is a kick start to give me hope in continuing the exhaustive search.

R Descutner of PA 2:04PM July 19, 2010

Say you're 50 years old...Most of us in this age group actually want to stay in the same job until they retire or even later; that means at least 15 years of solid work.
How many 30-35 year olds' can more or less guarantee that they'll stay with the same company for 15 years? The turn over in high tech nowadays is around 2.5-3 years.
Taking into consideration training and acclimatisation, which takes approximately half that time, there is not much value for money in taking on a younger candidate.

Nick 1:55AM April 27, 2010