Combating Ageism in the Workplace

Combating Ageism in the Workplace

In an era of increasing social awareness, it might come as a surprise that age discrimination, also known as ageism, is still alive and well. According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 62% of adults age 50+ feel that older workers face...
How to Write a Strategic LinkedIn Profile

How to Write a Strategic LinkedIn Profile

As a professional social network giant, LinkedIn has 740 million members in 200 countries. It is no surprise that 87% of recruiters utilize LinkedIn to find their ideal candidates. Further, popular search engines like Google and Bing index LinkedIn profiles. If you...
How to Avoid Age Discrimination in a Job Search

How to Avoid Age Discrimination in a Job Search

As if searching for jobs weren’t difficult enough in its own right, middle-aged and senior applicants often face an additional challenge during the application process: ageism. Discriminating against older workers has been illegal for over 50 years under the Age...
The Top 10 Things to Include in Your LinkedIn Profile

The Top 10 Things to Include in Your LinkedIn Profile

If you are in the job market, do not underestimate the value of an optimized LinkedIn profile. It’s your professional landing page, and it ranks alongside your resume in career search importance. According to Jane Deehan, Senior Content Marketing Manager at LinkedIn,...