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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you’re talking about job searching, I think men who have let themselves go have a tougher time landing a job after 50. Women have beauty aids, make up, jewelry, scarves, various clothing that can help them pass as younger. A guy with a beer belly who is bald can only do so much to help their appearance. [/quote]
But isn’t the larger point that they are not getting interviews in the first place?[/quote]

I know many who have been hired after 50 and several who have been hired at 60 - the key is to target different employers and companies than you might have when you were younger. Youngish or newly founded companies that are trying to grow but need the expertise will definitely give an interview to someone who has the background. As well these same companies may not be a big draw to recent grads because they are ‘no name’ companies and probably don’t have the size and internal promotion opportunities any that F500 companies offer so they have slimmer candidate pools. I think small and mid sized firms are where older workers can shine. [/quote]

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