"You need to believe that you're going to get the job," Kanchier says of older people on the job hunt. "If you think you're too old and you won't get it, then you won't get it."
"You have to be excited about what you're doing and really want to do it," she says. "And then you have to communicate that excitement. ... If you don't have a plan, you fake it until you make it. You don't go out there looking like a victim."
It is important that you believe that you have the skills for the job you area applying for and that you believe you would be a valuable asset. Don't think of your age, think of your ability! A mature worker can be an employer's greatest asset.
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REASONS
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HIRE A MATURE WORKER
MATURE WORKERS HAVE: MATURE WORKERS ARE:
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The ability to problem solve ▪ A resource
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A seasoned point of view ▪
Mature
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Good judgment ▪ Well rounded
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A wealth of skills and transferable skills ▪
Patient, wise and dedicated
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Experienced change ▪ Consistent and practical
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Raised their families ▪ Understanding of other age groups
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Life long learning experiences ▪ Aware of their strengths and weaknesses
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Perspective, the ability to see the big ▪
Loyal, dedicated and focused
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picture ▪ Secure and self-directed
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A work history and a work ethic ▪ Open to suggestions
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The ability to train and mentor others ▪
Street wise in the working world
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Been exposed to a wide knowledge base ▪
Survivors
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Leadership skills ▪ Self-sufficient and self-confident
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An understanding of what is expected ▪
Resilient, versatile and flexible
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A sense of humour (easy going) ▪ Willing to learn new things
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The ability to navigate work politics ▪
Empathetic
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More references and networking contacts ▪
Realistic
To your job search success
Fran Watson
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