“Am I not being considered for that job because I’m too old?”

Clients have whispered that question to me many times, afraid they’re washed up and unappreciated in the workplace, that no employer will want them as they move from mid- to senior-level positions. It’s a natural question, and when the economy is ailing and the job market is as tight as it has been, too many out-of-work older professionals begin to doubt their own value and even blame themselves for circumstances beyond their control. Continue reading →