Jobseekers Over 50: Be Brave and Confident in Your Job Search
DAVID EDGERTON JR (DEJ)
Connecting Visionary Leaders To Opportunities That Matter | Executive Search Consultant | Fractional HR Executive | Founder of The DEJ Group and The DEJ Media Company
Can you find new career opportunities in your golden years?
You know what I’m talking about: Scrolling job boards, sending resumes into the void, and hearing nothing back. You wonder if your experience still counts—or if you’ve been counted out.
It’s easy to lose hope. Weeks turn to months. Confidence fades. And suddenly, you’re questioning your worth.
But what if you flipped the script? What if your experience became your edge? What if, with a few bold moves, you turned rejection into opportunity?
That’s exactly what you’ll learn today.
Let’s see how.
1. Embrace Your Experience as an Asset (Not a Liability)
2. Build Your ‘Brag Bank’ of Accomplishments
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3. Practice Power Phrases for Age-Related Questions
4. Reach Out to 5 People You Already Know
5. Create a Bold LinkedIn Headline That Sells You
Bravery isn’t just a feeling—it’s a habit. Take one small action today, and you’ll be one step closer to your next opportunity. Which tip will you try first?
Director of Development at Tree Trust
2 周Having been in this situation a few times since turning 50 and still able to find my next opportunity I can attest these are great suggestions!
Authentic, Results Driven Executive | International Speaker | Award Winner| Data Driven | Transformation | Consulting | Leadership | Customer Success | Cybersecurity | Supply Chain | Procurement | Board Member | AI
3 周I will reach out to someone I know today and update my LinkedIn headline.
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3 周Great insights! Thanks, David!
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4 周50 over 50!
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