Sagely Advice

Sagely Advice

The individuals you spend time with daily can significantly impact your life.


The key to achieving your full potential is surrounding yourself with the right people. Find individuals who possess wisdom and a drive for self-improvement, and let their energy and motivation inspire you to become the best version of yourself.


On the other hand, if you associate with people who engage in self-destructive habits, those habits will negatively affect you. Avoid people who try to belittle your ambitions, especially during these unprecedented times. According to Mark Twain, small people always do that, but the greats make you feel that you, too, can become great.


Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who share your values and aspirations can greatly increase your chances of achieving your goals and unlocking your full potential.


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SPECIAL NOTE: I am now taking on speaking engagements to groups as well as accepting invitations to critique resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles at trade shows, workshops, seminars and various other events. Please contact me at ajbresumes@gmail.com for more details.

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Ageism Affects All Workers 18-80 - Part 5 - Young Women

Ageism Affects All Workers 18-80 - Part 5 - Young Women

The Age Discrimination Act of 1967 protects those over 40 years of age. It is very difficult to enforce. By definition, the law provides no protects to those under 40yo. For example, young women are disproportionately affected by bias. "Over half of women under 30 say their age has negatively impacted them in the workplace."1 Women feel the pinch both at the beginning of their careers and once they transition to "older" status.

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Example of Reverse Ageism - Age Discrimination Act of 1967

Example of Reverse Ageism - Age Discrimination Act of 1967

Ageism laws are in place for workers over the age of 40. No current ageism laws are in place to counteract reverse ageism of employees under 40 years old.  It does not cover workers under age 40, nor does it prevent employers from favoring older workers over younger workers.

The Supreme Court determined that Congress passed the act to shield older workers from being disadvantaged—not to stop employers from giving preference to older workers over younger ones, even if those younger workers are also over 40 (such as an employer favoring a 60-year-old over a 45-year-old).

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Example of Reverse Ageism - Presentations

Example of Reverse Ageism - Presentations

1. Prevalent in presentation situations, as older employees are more often given the floor to speak. Often times nobody in the presentation room thinks twice about this since we are programmed to believe that that is just the way it should be in the office.

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Ageism Affects All Workers 18-80 - Part 4 - Reverse Ageism

Ageism Affects All Workers 18-80 - Part 4 - Reverse Agesim

REVERSE AGEISM - sometimes called "youngism," is prejudice or discrimination against individuals—typically younger employees—based on the assumption they are inexperienced, immature, lazy, entitled, naive or less capable due to their age. It often manifests in the workplace as being dismissed for ideas, passed over for promotions, or subjected to stereotypes by older colleagues.

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Ageism Affects All Workers 18-80 - Part 3

Ageism Affects All Workers 18-80 - Part 3

Decision makers on the older side of the spectrum have issues with the work habits of the Gen Z and millennial demographic and their perceived inclination to prioritize work/life balance and unmotivated, not to mention the feelings of entitled attitudes. Unfortunately, the stereotype is unfair and it hurts younger workers who are hardworking and should not be defined by the flaws of others.

I will be posting about how ageism affects younger workers for the next several business days. 

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Ageism Affects All Workers 18-80 - Part 2

 Ageism Affects All Workers 18-80 - Part 2

Prejudices / insecurities towards younger, high achievers can affect younger workers as well as older workers.  For younger workers, older managers / executives may have a hard time justifying in their own mind how that under 30 yo professional can know so much in a short period of time spent in their career.  Excuses are connocted that deliberately inhibit the advancement other younger worker based on preconceived notions, which are really veiled prejudices.

I will be posting about how ageism affects younger workers for the next several business days.  

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Ageism Affects All Workers 18-80 - Part 1

 Ageism Affects All Workers 18-80 - Part 1 

Ageism - Don't be Fooled - this is not just about older workers. While 90% of workers 40+ have indicated they have experience ageism, it affects people ages 18-80.

For top achieving, younger workers (say under 30), many are passed over for promotions not because they cannot do the job but because he / she haven't "been in the industry long enough" and are riding the coattails of older workers.

I will be posting about how ageism affects younger workers for the next several business days.

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Instagram - LinkedIn COO speaks about the Job Market

Instagram - LinkedIn COO speaks about the Job Market

https://www.instagram.com/p/DU1sxE-DJCg/

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Job Search Burnout - Instagram

Job Search Burnout - Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/DGHhFf0JY40/?hl=en

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College Grads - Don't Spray and Pray

College Grads - Don't Spray and Pray

Looking for work on Indeed, Glassdoor, LinkedIn and other job boards can be overwhelming and if you do not have an ATS-compliant resume, a poor use of time.  REJECTION, REJECTION, REJECTION and more REJECTION leads to DEPRESSION, LOW SELF-ESTEEM AND DOUBT.

Try this - - - - Target Your Job Search. Select 20 companies you’d like to work for. "Google" the company every morning and see what is in the news.  Go to their websites (not LinkedIn company page) to find relevant openings and apply there, submitting a resume and cover letter (yes a cover letter) that is tailored to each job and mentions any news that comes out today. Customize the resume, making certain your skills and experience align with what they want in that entry-level job. Be selective. Only apply if it’s a good fit to avoid unnecessary rejections.

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