Lisa Johnson Mandell was in her late 40s when she suddenly found herself without a job. Although she made sure to show off her 20-plus years of experience as an entertainment reporter on her resume, after countless job applications went unanswere her husband gave her the hard truth. The good news is that companies do hire mature workers. The bad news is that many baby boomer job seekers do not know how to carry out a modern job search or present themselves to employers in the way that best represents their background. All job seekers today face significantly more obstacles than they did a decade ago, but those over the age of have a few extra hurdles to clear.
Here are my top mistakes that over job seekers who successfully find great jobs don’t make.

If you’re serious, about job-hunting today, this is non-negotiable. AARP’s Job Board is a great way to find the perfect job for you. The Work and Jobs section of our website also includes valuable tools, information and resources to achieve your professional and income goals.
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