I hear a lot of this in interviews: "We're a young group ..."
I feel like they're telling me that I'm too old to fit in with them and I am never chosen.
I don't look old, but I don't look 20 something, either.
Anyone else experiencing this?
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I was separated from Bank after many years of work and pretty sure because of my age. Tried to return had multiple interview, some position just was fit as gloves to my experience but "NO". I fond job in company who truly diversified, not just state it. Should tell my experience, knowledge much appreciated now and also I got better pay. So if you professional just look into different direction. BNY not deseve to have you.
If you don't look old omit any experience beyond 10 years ago from your CV.
I was in Technology and in my late 40s. I was let go in January and I was feeling a little stressed that I was going to have a hard time finding a new position because of my age, my high salary. and that I was looking for a more senior role.
I was a little surprised that it was so easy for me to find something much better than BNY. I had a couple offers in just a few weeks and was told that companies in my area were really struggling to find experienced people with my skillset. My new job is so much better. Better pay, better culture, and better opportunities for growth. While people here from BNY are complaining about returning to the office, my new company has already committed to letting WFH become a normal thing going forward. I couldn’t be happier! Good luck!
Yeah, just ask them how they manage their youth and inexperience.
"I want you to know that also I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent's youth and inexperience." RR
The way I look at it, and try to make it clear to the young crowd, I'll be replaced by a young kid, who eventually will pay for my social security and retirement. On the flip side, that guy will be replaced by AI or his offshore cousin and will probably try to figure out how to live his 'golden years'. Ain't life a bi.tch kiddo?
Thanks, @ihn. That was helpful.
Turn the tables.
Respond with how your experience and knowledge can benefit a 'young team'. Having real world knowledge is a valuable tool. It allows you to put complex scenarios into simplified terms for colleagues and clients. You can offer an alternative perspective which exposes the team to a wider array of ideas. Be prepared to offer an example here of input you offered in the past that was implemented or made a positive difference for your team or clients.
The goal during the interview is to keep the conversation going. Don't let it get in your head or make you uneasy. Win some, lose some. Just keep getting out there.
Best wishes for your career search.
I think it’s tough out there for older people, and we get slack for staying at BNYM. That’s why we stay