40 is the new 50: Millennial jobseekers are giving their resumes a facelift by hiding years of experience to land jobs
Millennial jobseekers are adapting their resumes to combat ageism in the job market. Many are focusing on the last decade of their work experience and omitting older details to appear more competitive. Experts suggest that older candidates should emphasize their adaptability and cultural fluency to appeal to hiring managers.
- ▪Millennials are slimming down their resumes to reflect only the past 10 years of experience.
- ▪About 90% of workers over 40 report experiencing ageism in the job market.
- ▪Experts recommend that older candidates focus on their adaptability and cultural fit when applying for jobs.
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Millennials are feeling the pressure of the white-collar job recession. Recommended Video Jobseekers in their 30s and 40s have begun slimming down their resumes to reflect only the past 10 years of experience and limiting their public work history on LinkedIn and professional websites, Business Insider reported earlier this year. Online resume advice gurus are also encouraging middle-aged jobseekers to hide clues that could give away their age. It can be tricky when many companies require applicants to share their college graduation year, but it has become a survival tactic for mid-career employees trying to avoid appearing too inexperienced or too experienced. Even AARP recommends “age-proofing” your resume.
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