As the global population ages, hearing about age discrimination has become really popular. Despite the negative stereotypes that older workers have less energy and are less productive, the data shows otherwise. In addition, there are some jobs where gray hair (and the experience that comes with it) is viewed as an asset, such as C-level and more senior roles.

1. 5Waysto
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Source:
hbr.org/2019/08/5-ways-to-respond-to-ageism-in-a-job-interview
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insteadof
experience Adopta
consulting
mindset
Connect
withyour
interviewer
Demostrate
humilityanda
nonhierarchical
approach
Showyour
abilitytowork
wellwithdiverse
groupsofpeople
Instead of discussing how many
years of experience you have, or
how many times you’ve done a
certain type of project, show
your enthusiasm for the job Approach your interviews as
consulting conversations,
showing curiosity and a
learning mindset. Use good
open-ended questions,
combined with engaged
listening, to better understand
the organization’s context and
unique challenges
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Show genuine humility and
demonstrating an egalitarian
approach in collaborating with others.
Show this by asking questions like,
“Where do you want to take
advantage of the brilliant work the
team has already done, and where do
you think it might be time for a slightly
different approach?”.
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Find ways to connect
personally with the
interviewer. This can be as
simple as a smile, a popular
show reference or even
humor. Just remember,
avoid using dated
references or self-
deprecating jokes.
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Give examples of projects led across
multiple functions, geographies, and
levels of leadership, including new
managers. In doing so, convet the
ability to work well with younger
colleagues, without needing to
specifically highlight age.