Building genuine connections is key. Be confident in your experience and the value you bring, regardless of age. Your unique perspective matters. Focus on your strengths, engage naturally, and avoid letting age-based assumptions affect your approach. Show genuine curiosity and listen actively, as this fosters respect and helps find common ground. People remember how you made them feel more than your age/background. Lastly, adopt a learning mindset in every conversation. Stay open, authentic, and relatable to build lasting connections that transcend age.

To navigate networking events with age bias, focus on showcasing your unique experiences and skills that add value. Approach conversations with confidence and a positive attitude, emphasizing your adaptability and willingness to learn. Seek common interests or shared goals to build rapport and engage genuinely. By being open, approachable, and focusing on building relationships, you can forge authentic connections regardless of age perceptions.

Navigating networking events with age bias can be challenging, but forging authentic connections will set you apart. Focus on building relationships based on shared interests rather than focusing on age. Approach conversations with curiosity, asking open-ended questions that allow others to share their expertise and perspectives. Highlight your experience confidently without overselling it; position yourself as both a learner and a contributor. Be genuinely interested in others' stories and find common ground to build rapport. Follow up with personalized messages that reflect your conversation, showing that you value the connection. Authenticity and confidence in your value go a long way.

Be open and approachable. Share your expertise and listen actively. Focus on common interests, ask insightful questions, and showcase your passion. Authenticity transcends age; build genuine relationships. We know there are age stereotypes in the market, just like there is towards inexperienced young people too. It's hard to overcome systematic things but try to seek the golden opportunities and the golden people who see past them.

Considero que las barreras muchas veces son generadas por uno mismo, cuando se habla sobre todo del perfil profesional muchas veces, más allá de la experiencia lo que importa realmente es la seguridad que demuestras sobre ti mismo; en este sentido, es cierto que existen sesgos o barreras impulsadas por el tema de la edad, pero ello no es impedimento para desarrollarse adecuadamente en una sesión de networking, por el contrario, es importante que saquemos a relucir las ventajas competitivas que la edad nos puede generar y denotar como estás aportan a un todo diverso.