What tips do you have for older workers who have been recently laid off? What do we have to do differently to get an interview?

QUESTION: What tips do you have for mature workers who have been recently laid off? What do we have to do differently to get an interview?

 

Scott Gardner, Vitae Express

Lead with relevance, not your resume length. Focus on skills that match today’s market, not decades of experience. Tailor every application, stay current with tech, and show you’re adaptable. Your experience is an asset, just make sure it’s speaking the same language as today’s employers.

Laura Fontenot, Masterwork Resumes

Focus on your most recent experience! Update your resume—zero in on the last 10–15 years and quantify your wins whenever possible. (Use the STAR method: Situation/Task, Action, Result.) Use a clean, ATS friendly layout. Don’t forget to update your LinkedIn headline and summary to reflect your goals and excitement to tackle new challenges. You’ve got this!

 

Camille Roberts, CC Career Services

It starts with articulating your value on a magnetic resume that leverages your age, experience, and work ethic. Use our 6M approach:
1. Mindset=Confidence.
2. Magnetic Message=Focused, Future-Forward. Identify what sets you apart.
3. Marketing=Strategic/Modern.
4. Method=Less applying, more connecting.
5. Momentum=Action every day.
6. Mastery=Show expert-level thinking with modern execution.

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