As an older student returning to college , I am wondering how much age discrimination there will be to look forward to. This is especially a concern, since I will be trying to sell myself as technologically savvy. I am hoping with an aging workforce employers will be more open minded to hiring individuals with experience and stability. Tips, thoughts, ideas???
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Not only do you have the education, but you also have experience as well. This, of course, will make you stand out among employers. Because you know your technology as well, you have skills that other older workers may not have. I would encourage all of the aging workforce to take the time to learn new technology because it is so essential in today's businesses. I think may people are afraid of learning new technology, but in reality, technology is taking over throughout the work. Soon enough, everything will be using technology in some way.
ReplyDeleteCindy, I think the traits you listed, experience and stability are the intangibles that cannot be offered to a company or school district by members of the younger generations. Granted, they may have more experience than you in certain areas of technology, you have proven that you can adapt and succeed in business and that you also have the soft skills needed to stay with a company as long as you have. I think some employers have been 'burned' by younger employees because they are more prone to switch jobs more rapidly, to not truely buy into what the company's long term plans are and also may not bring the needed experience to the table when it comes to higher level decision making and problem solving skills.
ReplyDeleteI think that as we discussed the blended world, we talked about the way everything is blended together. I do not think you need to worry about age in the workplace at this time. With your educational background and skills, you should be able to adapt and succeed in the career of your choice. What really matters is that you keep up with technology and stay current.
ReplyDeleteI think experience is an asset that can never be undermined or stripped from you. If a firm does not recognize your experience as valuable they would be limiting themselves and in turn could suffer as an organization. Young talented individuals are always strong, but proven success always wins in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteOne suggestion I have to offer you is to stay current and up-to-date on the latest technology and trends that are available. This will become helpful during the interview process and show the district you know just as much, if not more, as someone who is younger than you. In addition, with your previous background and history dealing with technology, I don't think you will have an issue.
ReplyDeleteI actually hired some “older” students’ right out of college during my career. At your age, I don’t think you’ll have any problem as long as you can explain what you’ve been doing, and have a rationale for the steps you have taken in your career particularly your decision to go back to school.
ReplyDeleteI’ve had a bit of a bad experience where some “older” students are more capable of “talking a good game” about what they are capable of doing while going through the interview process, and then when hired, their actual ability to do it. During the interview, be confident, but when you get hired especially for your first job, work your tail off and try to get as much experience and responsibility as you can handle. Good luck!