This series follows my journey as I Join the Job Queue for the first time in many years. I seek out people who can help me navigate this new normal - of seeking work in a recession and during a global pandemic. We’ll look at all sorts of job-related stuff – from managing your finances, your wellbeing, and your job applications through to interviews with people who have gone through tough times and have landed on their feet. Acknowledgement: This image is designed by Freepik at www.freepik.com #covid #unemployment #pivot #career #job #jobs
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episode 7: S1, E7: Is age discrimination real, and what to do about it?
This is my first time looking for a job since I turned 50. Should I be worried? Should I dye my grey hair and break out the Botox?
In this episode, Hunter Leonard, founder of Silver and Wise - an organisation that helps mature workers into work - says that yes, we probably will face discrimination, but there's plenty we can do about it.
Check out the Silver and Wise website at: www.silverandwise.com.au
There you'll find a link to Hunter's own podcast program, The Forty Plus Business Show: www.silverandwise.com.au/podcasts.
You might like to check out these two great episodes that were mentioned in our chat:
- Episode 5: How awesome are mature Aussies
- Episode 9: Burying mandarins and stinky teenagers
Following the interview, stay listening for a review of two books Hunter as written to help mature workers find gainful employment.
- Generation Experience
- The Experience Equation
Here's where they are on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=hunter+leonard&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Happy reading!
Finally, to hear some uplifting tunes while we work this thing out, visit the JTJQ2020 Spotify playlist. Each guest has kindly contributed a song.
I'd love to get your feedback and interview suggestions for Joining the Job Queue. Contact me at joiningthejobqueue@gmail.com.
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