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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Time Allocation for your Job Search

 Time Allocation for your Job Search

Headhunters estimate that only 5% of open positions are filled by people who just send in their resumes.  Therefore, if you think that surfing Indeed, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, et al. and blasting your resume is "conducting a job search", think again.  You need to find the right balance between:

1. Networking
2. Company Websites
3. Professional Organizations
4. Alumni Groups
5. Staffing Agencies / Recruiters

And however you choose to manage your mix, always follow-up.

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Today's Quote

 Today's Quote

"The best way to predict the future is to create it" - Peter Drucker

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Cheaters Rarely Prosper (AI in your Resume)

Cheaters Rarely Prosper (AI in your Resume)

Given that hiring managers can ID AI-written resumes either through the "eyeball" test through any one of numerous software tools that are used to scan business documents for AI content, it makes laugh at those who really think they can cheat on their path to an interview.

According to Forbes.com. 41% of job seekers admit hiding text in their resumes to trick the applicant tracking systems (ATS) and 65% of hiring managers have caught applicants using AI deceptively. Every trick makes the filters stricter for everyone. Using "white font" to cover up keywords is 20+ years old trick used by cheaters.  Hiring managers know the game.  Instead of playing games, try NETWORKING as opposed to cheating - Just my thoughts...

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AI Interviewing - A Really Bad Statistic

AI Interviewing - A Really Bad Statistic 

A robot runs your first interview. 63% of job seekers have now been interviewed by AI, and 51% of those were ghosted or are still waiting to hear back.  What a sad state of affairs.  Companies gain reputations as a horrible outfit and candidates have their time wasted.  I am trying hard and as someone who reads about "all things job search" daily, I do not see any positives that are yielded from this process.

Between candidates answering questions using AI, the impersonal policies of companies (the commoditization of the candidate), what are the positives of the AI interview?

Can someone enlighten me?

Abridged: Fortune.com

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Job Hugging Q4 2026 - The Recent Poll is Staggering

Number surveys have yielded the following:

• Active Job Huggers (Second Half 2026) - Roughly 48% of workers are actively "job hugging," and 87% of employees have done so at least once! 

• Career Stagnation: About 31% of workers who job hug say it limits their advancement opportunities.
• Dissatisfaction & Burnout: Roughly 31% report feeling less satisfied or stuck, and some overwork themselves out of fear of layoffs (such as logging extra hours on weekends).