The first step to getting hired is to LAND that interview! To help avoid any bias in the recruiting processes, you should always review your resume carefully. It is the first thing they will see, and the deciding factor if they will bring you in for an interview or pass you by.

Take a look at your resume and ask yourself; Does my resume emphasize my key experiences and achievements, OR my age?

Younger workers today are more likely to viewed as innovative risk-takers with the latest skill sets. Make sure your own [resume] (https://www.jobcase.com/community/topics/resumetips) captures your innovativeness, knowledge, and the strengths you would bring to that company. When in doubt have friends and family look over your resume and provide feedback!

Helen Dennis, (a specialist in aging, employment, and retirement) says to, “Focus on selling your skills, and abilities to create, solve problems, and innovate. Older workers need to think in terms of the competitive edge, not only for themselves, but how they can make their employer more competitive, and what they can add to that company."

You can find some other great informational posts and support for those [over 50 here] (https://www.jobcase.com/community/topics/Over50andAmazing).

Good luck, you can do this!!