How-To Write Your Resume To Overcome Age Bias

Age bias can be a real problem for job seekers, especially for workers who are over 50 or in their early 20s. And, the way you write and structure your resume can make the problem even worse. If you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t careful, you may include information that actually flaunts your age instead of de-emphasizing it. There are simple changes you can make as you write your resume that will make you an attractive candidate no matter your age. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you should do when writing your resume to avoid age bias in the hiring process.

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How-To Write Your Resume To Overcome Age Bias

Published on Apr 17, 2015

Billy Trail

Strategically creating a resume that downplays the age problem is one of the best ways to minimize the impact of age discrimination during a job hunt. And make no mistake: age bias can be just as much of a problem for younger workers as it is for the over-50 crowd. Follow these tips and create a strategically and carefully crafted resume that will improve your competitiveness and increase your chances of landing your desired job regardless of your age. Age bias in the workplace is real, and whether you are an older worker or younger worker, age can be an issue when job searching. The way you write your resume can have an impact on our job search—and that impact could be positive or negative depending on what you choose to emphasize or deemphasize. This infographic will help guide you in the best way to write your resume to minimize any age bias problems.

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