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50% of job seekers over age 50 report that they have been asked by employers to provide a birthdate during the application or interview process per a 2022 AARP study. This is unacceptable. AARP is fighting on all fronts to ensure all workers are treated fairly based on their qualifications, not their age. Follow the link for resources: http://spr.ly/6048UZ6gr #ExperiencedWorkers #AgeDiscrimination #JobInterview

62% of adults over 50 say they have re-evaluated how jobs fit into their lives since the pandemic. The success of career changers like Tanya Doka-Spandhla proves that it’s possible to achieve new, fulfilling careers at any age. Tanya – or Farmer T as she’s known in her community – worked in IT for an aerospace company before starting her own business, Passion to Seed Gardening, at age 50. Attending business classes through a county program, Tanya created a plan for her career change while still employed full-time. Now she partners with relief organizations to share her fruits and vegetables with communities in need. Would you consider a career change after 50? Read more success stories of 50-plus career changers, including Tanya’s story: http://spr.ly/6045UTg5f #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #ExperiencedWorkers #CareerChange

It’s hard not to be inspired by the individuals we honored at this year’s AARP #PurposePrize Award celebration. Their stories are proof of the great things that can be accomplished by finding and fulfilling your own purpose in life. Congratulations to our seven winners, each one working to create new solutions to improve how we live and age.   This year, we also recognized award-winning actress and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson with an honorary Purpose Prize Award for her founding of the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation. Honoring the legacy of her late father, the organization works to destigmatize mental health within marginalized communities.   Learn more about each of these 50-plus changemakers: https://lnkd.in/gWcUwsdQ #Awards #Community #Changemakers #Nonprofit

Amazon is the latest company to instruct its corporate employees to return to the office full-time. But leaving behind remote work can be stressful. If you’re anxious about the return to the office, consider these five strategies to ease the transition to in-person work.

Did you know that many resumes are discarded before they ever reach human eyes? In today’s job market, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are the gatekeepers of your resume. These digital platforms help recruiters collect, scan, and sort online job applications as they’re submitted. 🔍 How does ATS work? ATS scans resume elements like contact info, job titles, and education to determine if your resume fits the criteria. If it doesn't, your application may be rejected without ever being seen by a recruiter. Resumes that meet certain criteria are passed on to human recruiters, while others are rejected. 💡 Here are a few things you can do: - Use an ATS-friendly resume template: Avoid complex layouts, graphics, and unusual fonts that might confuse the system . - Incorporate relevant keywords: Match your resume with keywords from the job description to align with what the ATS is scanning for. For example, for a sales representative role, keywords might include “communication,” “negotiation,” and “customer service.” - Save your resume as a Word document: ATS reads Word files more reliably than PDFs. If a PDF is specifically requested, then use that format. 🚀 Want to help ensure your resume gets past the hiring bots? Learn more ways to optimize your resume to increase your chances of getting noticed by real human recruiters: http://spr.ly/6045o2swP

The Manzano family takes pride in owning and running their restaurant, Tacos Manzano. But the long hours and tackling everyday challenges leaves little time and energy to plan for retirement. Their experience highlights a common challenge faced by Latino entrepreneurs and workers, who often lack access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Learn more about some of the challenges and innovative approaches Latino entrepreneurs can take to better secure their financial futures.

Jobs that value age diversity shouldn’t be the exception, but the norm. AARP helps companies build dynamic workforces that leverage diversity not only in age, but also race, gender, LGBTQ+ identity, disability and more. Check out these resources to help cultivate a thriving workplace: http://spr.ly/6046oxUTn. #ExperiencedWorkers #AgeDiscrimination #Diversity

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive supply chain that reflects the communities we serve. Join AARP Supplier Diversity and Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP for a series of educational webinars in October. From digital storytelling to crowdfunding for entrepreneurs, check out the full calendar of events.

Negative stereotypes around aging have long been used in marketing and advertising. Thankfully, that’s beginning to change online, according to new AARP research. Find out how more images used in marketing today are presenting adults 50 and older as independent and active and what improvements are still needed to fight ageist portrayals, including in the workplace.

🔔 Important Update for “Beyond Bias: Navigating Age at Work” Event Attendees. We regret to inform you that due to a technical glitch, we are unable to stream today’s event. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We will be announcing a new date for our LinkedIn Live event shortly, so please stay tuned for updates. Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to connecting with you soon