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“EXPERIENCE TO DRIVE PERFORMANCE”

 

Looking for Jobs as an Older Person: Practical Tips

 

Older workers often wonder how up front they should be about their age when applying for jobs. After all, “jobs for old people” isn’t usually a specific category on job boards, so you’re most likely competing with workers of all ages.

Can you compete with younger job seekers? Of course you can.

To succeed, you need to prove that you will be a good investment if hired. So focus on the ways you can add value to an organization instead of focusing on your years of work history. (In fact, try to avoid saying things like “decades of experience.”) Also, don’t underestimate yourself or make jokes about your age in an interview.

Although every job is different, employment experts agree on the following steps for finding a job as an older person.

 

✅ Experience & Expertise

  • Years of practice in their field mean they’ve seen it all—crises, trends, and what really works.
  • They often mentor younger colleagues, helping raise the overall skill level.

✅ Reliability & Work Ethic

  • Typically have strong discipline, punctuality, and dedication.
  • Many are known for their loyalty and consistency on the job.

✅ Emotional Intelligence

  • They tend to have mature communication skills and can navigate difficult interpersonal situations with tact.
  • They bring calm and perspective during stressful moments.

✅ Problem-Solving & Judgment

  • Years of decision-making lead to sharper intuition and better judgment in tricky situations.
  • They often bring a balanced, big-picture mindset to strategic thinking.

✅ Diversity of Perspective

  • Life and career experiences across different eras offer unique viewpoints that can lead to innovative ideas.
  • They can challenge assumptions that younger teams might take for granted.

✅ Network & Connections

Many have built robust professional networks over time, which can be valuable for partnerships, recruitment, or business growth.