Whilst it’s true that some employers might claim to want younger employees, there are still a growing number of opportunities out there, for those older applicants who know that they still have much to offer.

This is, in part, because employers have started to recognize that some of the skills that an older applicant can offer are different than those offered by younger people, especially those fresh from school or college.

This is because there is segregation in the types of roles that older people can fill much more effectively than younger employees, typically because they are stronger in certain skills due to the work experiences they have, and which young people have not, as yet, been able to acquire.

So this works well for employers, since they get employees far more suited to the type of role they need to fill and older applicants are able to benefit from a rejuvenation in the opportunities they are finding available.

Certainly, there is evidence in a number of countries, that younger people are losing out to those of the previous generation as employers assess what their precise needs are in a number of role types, and recruit accordingly - and often, these days, from the older population.

So, if you are in the position of looking for a job and you feel that your age might be against you, just what are the steps you need to take to have the best chance of a positive outcome?

Over the next few days I will share with you the most important tips to help you get that dream job you’ve always wanted - whatever age you are!

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