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How to Hide Your Age on Your Resume

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As a career coach and professional resume writer , I work with a lot of “older” job seekers. So, when people ask me how you hide your age on your resume, I understand where they’re coming from—even if I find the question a little silly. Hiding your age on your resume is not necessarily a smart move, for a number of reasons.

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Understanding the New Social Resume

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Perhaps you’ve heard the term “social resume” floating around. Well, I addressed this very topic in my recent interview on Fox 31 Denver’s Good Day Colorado. Note: These new resources DO NOT replace the traditional paper resume. Note: These new resources DO NOT replace the traditional paper resume.

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How to Hide Your Age in a Virtual Interview

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. “How do I get around showing my age in a virtual interview? I’ve submitted a resume that includes the last 16 years (two jobs at my current employer) and I am getting initial interviews. As a result, no follow up interviews. Additional Resource: How to Hide Your Age on Your Resume . Any suggestions?”

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5 Job Search Red Flags to Watch Out For

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If you apply for one job and then find yourself interviewed for another, you’ve just had a bait and switch. This happens when an organization uses one job posting to get resumes in the door, but then tells the candidate, “Sorry, that role is actually filled…but we have another job you’d be perfect for!”. Need more job search support?

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How Long Should a Job Search Take?

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However, if you have a strong resume, a robust network, and good interview skills, you could land something sooner. Perhaps a slight tweak to your resume, or a minor adjustment in your search strategy, or a different approach to interviewing is all you need to get some positive results.

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A Must-Listen Interview for Job Hunters

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With a focus on finding and living your life’s purpose, this book covers every conceivable job search topic including networking, research, resume and cover letter creation, successful interview techniques and so much more. Dubbed the “Job Hunter’s Bible”, this book is considered the gold standard of career guides.

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The New Rules of Modern Job Search (Free Webinar)

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Often, when people come to me for help writing a resume or practicing for an interview, they’re really starting from scratch. Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “The New Rules of Modern Job Search.”. In my role as a career coach, I’ve helped a lot of people navigate the complex world of job search.

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