College Grads vs. Older Adults... Who are Landing New Jobs Faster?

"Age is just a number," but what about the experience that comes with age?

Suppose there is a job opening in X Company. The employer wants to land the perfect talent in his/her company, so he/she does not limit the age. Who will get preference? Don’t companies want to hire without paying top dollar for top talent?

Who is more likely to get that job; a fresh College graduate or an older adult with 20+ years of experience in the same industry?

Let’s dive a bit deeper.

The old way of getting the job

·????????Get a degree

·????????Prepare a resume: Print it out

·????????Check the newspaper: Apply for the job which suits you best

·????????Get a call for the interview: Implement some traditional tricks and smash the interview

·????????You got the job!

The new way of getting the job

Sadly, there has yet to be a specific list. We are living in a digital world or a global village. Traditional office-based jobs are transitioning into remote jobs. Instead of hiring locally, companies can hire the best talent from around the globe. Choosing Fresh graduates for business growth is not the best choice for employers when they can easily employ seasoned professionals from anywhere.

According to College Graduation Statistics and National Center for Educational Statistics, almost 4 million students graduated in 2020 and 2021. This means that:

-???????Education is common and accessible to most. ?

-???????The market is saturated with fresh graduates, and this saturation is increasing daily.

In this saturated market, standing out with your degree is difficult, and experience wins over education, which is the quality of older adults.

Reasons why Older Adults land new jobs quickly

There are many bonus points for an older adult to attract employers. Spending years in the market, they know the ins and outs. Here are some of the most prominent reasons…

·????????Employers prefer people with work experience. Older adults are more skilled and experienced; they have wisdom that universities cannot teach. The average work life of an employee is 3-4 years, which means that whenever a company has vacancies, they prefer qualified people or people with experience.

·????????While hiring, employers look at these five things: ambition, loyalty, self-reliance, confidence, and problem-solving. Older adults can normally embody these five qualities properly.

·????????Older adults have strong work ethics. They know how to maintain discipline and deal with customers. They take the job more seriously. Their attitude, attendance, communication, and appearance attract more customers and bring value to any business or company.

·????????Older adults excel in thought leadership. They know better team management and can organize detailed-oriented tasks. Their writing skills are unmatchable. They also have more listening power and can solve complicated problems quickly.

According to a study conducted at North California State University, older workers know a wide variety of topics than younger colleagues and can answer them better. They have great adaptability.

The myth is that older people can't get along with new technology. The reality is that they are the ones who know technology from the start. The plus point is that they didn’t grow up with technology consuming their lives, so they are not obsessed with it; they can use it where needed.

All these strengths make older adults the most valuable people for any business or company.

Pro tips for Older Adults to increase their demand.

·????????Leverage social media, like LinkedIn. Optimize your profile and experience section. Network with professional people. Post your achievements and awards, and let people know your story.

·????????Update your resume or CV regularly. Optimize it according to your relevant industry. Make sure to mention those Metrics, Accomplishments and or Achievements.

·????????Practice overcoming over-qualified stereotypes.

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Reasons why College Grads find it difficult to land their first job.

·????????Little or no work experience is the number one factor. Earning a degree never guarantees that you will get the interview call. Many jobs require relevant experience or at least some experience.

·????????High competition is the second most crucial factor in landing a new job quickly. It is harder for a fresh graduate to stand out in the market.

·????????Experience brings skills. College grads don’t have experience, so they lack skills.

·????????College grads don’t know how to “sell” themselves.

·????????They do not have practical exposure to any company; they need to learn what working professionalism is.

There may be various other reasons, but the reasons mentioned above are the most evident.

Pro tips for college grads to land their first job quickly.

·????????Start your job search right away; or maybe even months and months before you earn that degree.

·????????Volunteer in relevant internships and earn experience to list on your resume.

·????????Leverage social media wisely. LinkedIn is your best option. Connect with the business owner, companies, and employers. Share your knowledge by providing valuable tips and free advice.

What the current job market is telling us

I write anywhere from 8-10 resumes a week, helping clients of all ages, industries, job titles, and education. I can tell you from first-hand experience that the ones that are struggling to land jobs, or taking longer to land the job, are in fact those fresh college graduates.

If you have a solid resume, you are more than likely going to receive those calls to schedule interviews. But nowadays having a good resume is not good enough. It’s the combination of that Good Resume, Amazing LinkedIn Profile, and learning how to truly Network Leveraging LinkedIn that is going to get you that offer you need/want.

Over 50% of all applicants never get their resume reviewed. Companies receive over 400+ applicants per job. You must make sure that your resume has the necessary Hard & Soft Skills that align with the job description, or your resume may in fact never get seen my human eyes and only get rejected by those evil resume bots.

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It’s a super competitive market but companies are still finding it difficult to find good, qualified applicants to hire. Make sure that your resume and cover letter tell your story – Make sure that your resume conveys what you have done, what you are doing, and what you can do in the future.??

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