Unfortunately, because of my age it is a little harder for me to find a new job, but still, in November I had one interview, this month I also had one interview. Will that be enough?
I am really committed to looking for a job, but it is very difficult to get to the interview phase.
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The key is to follow up after you submit your resume. No follow up usually equals no chance. There are so many applicants for every position open. You need to make yourself stand out in some fashion. If your experience is not enough to get attention then ping the recruiter, introduce yourself and provide your resume directly along with what position you’re applying for. That usually gets attention. Good luck. Stay patient.
are you older than JB? he still found a new job this year
The age excuse is also a mindset I noticed among peers now that I am older. People are so convinced it is their age that doesn't get them the interview, or the job, that they don't reflect the energy/enthusiasm in their resume/presentation.
I am over 60 and have lots of interviews/offers - find your strength/interest and push that on your resume/cover letter. What type of projects do you excel at? Really look at the job description and pick out exactly how you are the best.
The days of one resume fits all applications is gone. You have to work at getting a job like it is your job.
Follow others advice here about removing older age-related activities. There are many companies accepting experienced folks - and giving the money to boot - to not have to train.
Aside from doing (or having someone else do) a solid review to remove any grammar or spelling errors, I agree with the poster who recommended omitting your college graduation date from the resume'. It's totally unnecessary. Also, don't list any jobs older than 10 years unless there is specific relevance for the position(s) to which you are applying. Definitely eliminate any job/work experience dating back 15+ years.
Other changes you can make to your resume' to modernize it: 1) remove your home address; 2) avoid providing a dated email address (so...no to aol, hotmail, or yahoo). Create a Gmail account; 3) use an ATS-compliant template. you can find tons of good samples online; 4) consider having your document professionally reviewed to ensure you aren't burying the value you bring to the table
Finally, rejection is hard. You can do all the "right" things with your resume' and crush an interview (so you thought) and still not get the job. Just keep going. Your door will open.
Maybe drop some early career stuff, lop the year off graduation? There is a site Ask The Manager d0t c0m that has good stuff for resumes. Pull all the resources you can find and revamp your way to a better job- good luck
Fiserv loves to fire people over 50. Loves it. Don’t let them win, keep your confidence, you’ll find that role