Comments on: Fight Age Discrimination in Your Job Hunt – Manage Your Digital Footprint

By: Teresa Lindsay

Teresa Lindsay — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:34:51 +0000

So what will happen if Video Resumes become more and more attractive to Employers and web sites like http://www.mayomann.com appear on the Internet?

By: Miriam Salpeter

Miriam Salpeter — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:47:06 +0000

JMT – It is very unfortunate if your potential employers aren’t responding to your follow-up after otherwise good conversations. I have heard many stories from people similar to yours – both men and women.

If this is a common theme in your job hunt, I would suggest a focused evaluation as to how you are getting to a point where you are not hearing back. Maybe there is something that you are overlooking and a change would result in a favorable outcome.

Good luck!

By: jmt

jmt — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:08:19 +0000

VP’s..However, when they meet you in person, the meeting is stellar and they promise to fly you in for further conversations and meetings, then you never hear back from them… what then?

I am 61 with an International Sales/Channel/ Business Development Management background and superior success in the computer industry.

Personally, people tell me I do not look old and dress as professionally as possible. I know I don’t bark like a dog, or grunt, so why do I find myself waiting for the information on the next meeting, sending follow-up e-mails, phone calls and just being blown off?

All I can think is that the thirty-something’s interviewing just do not want to hire a 61 year old woman…. would they do this to a man?
Would they at least give a professional courtesy of a phone call or e-mail to a MAN?

By: Miriam Salpeter

Miriam Salpeter — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:16:31 +0000

Walter – Thanks for your comment. You are right – it isn’t all about working the system to look young – Social media tools are dynamic and great for connecting and learning what is “out there” in anyone’s profession. Yes – the message must be “on brand!” It’s great that I have great personal branding experts in my network to point out the PB issues!

By: Walter Akana

Walter Akana — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:44:43 +0000

Great post, Miriam. I wholeheartedly agree. A social media presence not only helps you look young, but also equips you with powerful tools to expand your network. IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢d only add that itÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s important to make sure your messages across these media are professional and convey your unique promise of value (a.k.a., personal brand).