{"id":10251,"date":"2016-10-17T07:00:48","date_gmt":"2016-10-17T12:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=10251"},"modified":"2016-10-05T10:42:16","modified_gmt":"2016-10-05T15:42:16","slug":"%ef%bb%bfhow-to-get-around-age-discrimination-when-you-need-to-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2016\/10\/%ef%bb%bfhow-to-get-around-age-discrimination-when-you-need-to-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Around Age Discrimination When You Need to Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Get Around Age Discrimination When \"HowYou Need to Work<\/h1>\n

Ageism is a hot topic, which is both bad and good news. The downside is that age discrimination is rampant in the workplace . The upside is that as more Baby Boomers run into this problem, they\u2019re speaking up about it and offering suggestions for finding jobs that make the most of older workers\u2019 skills. Here’s what you may face, and how to cope.<\/p>\n

The Washington Post recently ran a\u00a0feature by Lydia DePillis on how pervasive ageism is\u00a0in the workplace<\/a><\/strong>. One of the subjects of that article, author Ashton Applewhite, wrote a New York Times column<\/a><\/strong> about the problem that all workers will face eventually. Older jobseekers need to know the points they make.<\/p>\n

Age discrimination is common and widespread<\/h2>\n

According to Applewhite, more than 1.5 million US adults over age 50 can\u2019t find jobs, even during this economic recovery. DePillis reported that jobseekers over age 55 are much more likely to fall into the \u201clong-term unemployed\u201d category reserved for workers who\u2019ve gone 27 weeks or longer between jobs.<\/p>\n

Age discrimination starts much earlier than most people realize<\/h2>\n

Ageism is sometimes baked into the hiring process, starting with job postings designed to encourage young applicants and discourage older ones. Scan a typical selection of job postings and, as DePillis noted, you\u2019ll see plenty that ask for \u201cyoung\u201d people or \u201crecent college graduates,\u201d even though the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says that these types of postings may violate the law<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Surprisingly, age discrimination affects workers far younger than 55, too. Women, in particular, start feeling the impact of age discrimination by employers around age 35<\/a><\/strong>, according to an in-depth report by PBS Newshour.<\/p>\n

It’s hard to prove age discrimination<\/h2>\n

Because the number of age-discrimination complaints against employers is increasing, and because the EEOC doesn\u2019t have the resources to investigate them in a timely way, companies are unlikely to face consequences for passing over older workers for promotions or ignoring older applicants. What\u2019s more, not all employers are required to abide by the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Even if you have a case, the AARP cautions<\/a><\/strong>, pursuing a claim \u201ccan be emotionally and financially draining, and you may never get your day in court.\u201d<\/p>\n

Working around age-discrimination barriers<\/h2>\n

Of course, some employers value the experience that older workers bring to their jobs. To find them and to improve your job-search odds, Forbes has some specific suggestion<\/a>s<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Network like it\u2019s your job<\/h3>\n

Join professional groups on LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social networks relevant to your profession. Go to local career meetups and tap into senior job training programs in your area. Follow up with people you meet and share information they might find helpful. The connections you make can lead to your next job, thanks to people who can vouch for you and recommend you to hiring managers.<\/p>\n

Take care of yourself<\/h3>\n

The experts interviewed by Forbes recommend staying physically active so that you project energy, stamina, and smart self-care. If you\u2019re not already exercising regularly, talk to your doctor about the best way to start.<\/p>\n

Sharpen your skills<\/h3>\n

Older workers face the stereotype that they can\u2019t learn new things or don\u2019t keep up with changes, so the more you can disprove that, the better off you\u2019ll be. Online classes, community college courses, and professional continuing education units on your resume show you\u2019re willing, able, and eager to keep learning the skills employers need.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s more information about working after retirement age<\/a><\/strong> on the SeniorAdvisor.com blog.<\/p>\n

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