How to find a job as an older worker

As a mature-age worker, you may be worried about facing prejudice in your job hunt... What if a potential employer thinks you'll be less adaptable or less able due to your age??

While the?Age Discrimination Act?(ADA)?prohibits age-related discrimination in the hiring process, this type of discriminatory behaviour is not always obvious or direct, so it can be difficult to identify and eliminate. For example, an employer may disregard a mature-age worker because they won’t “fit in” with their other, younger employees.

Alternatively, maybe you've decided to change your career later in life or are looking to re-enter the workforce after a break and don't know where to start.

Read our blog for several tips to help you overcome some of the challenges associated with being a mature-age candidate.

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