New research from resume.io reveals the steep challenges older workers face when trying to re-enter the workforce.
A survey of 600 U.S. job seekers aged 50 and over shows that while financial pressures are keeping people working longer than people, widespread fears of age discrimination are heavily shaping how they apply for jobs and present themselves to employers.
According to Amanda Augustine, certified professional career coach and resident career expert for resume.io, many older workers fear employers will make unfair assumptions about their adaptability or technology skills before they even have a chance to prove themselves.