Your 50th birthday is approaching and you think that you still could try something new in your career. At the same time, however, you are afraid that nobody will hire you. Although you have professional experience young people can't compete with, your CV may be excluded from the selection process based only on your date of birth. Is it really worth trying? Yes, absolutely. However, you should not only dust off your CV, but also tailor it to your age and experience.
The British server Exertus, which specializes in job offers for applicants over 45, published the following recommendations. According to the site, older, experienced professionals should omit the following items in their CVs:
1. Obsolete information
Your first job is not relevant any more, nor is it necessary to specify a long list of all the positions you have held. Focus on your work in recent years which has been related to the work you are currently looking for. With the exception of education, don't mention any information older than three years.
2. Unrelated information
All the information you provide about yourself should apply to the field and the work you would like to obtain. Don't mention unrelated skills or training. The recipients of your resume should get a clear impression that you are an expert in a specific area.
3. School activities
Your education is, of course, important. Other school activities, such as school clubs and various student associations, however, are not. Once you are a professional with many years of experience, this information does not play a role.
4. Basic skills
An experienced professional doesn't have to state that he can communicate or work on a PC. This should be obvious from your work history. When describing your skills, focus on specific skills and your specific work-related accomplishments. For example, if you are interested in a career in sales, mention sales figures.
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