by Dalena Bradley | Last updated May 27, 2025 | Interview Skills, interview tips, job interviews, professional reference checks, reference checks
One detail you should NEVER overlook in your job search is preparing and managing your contacts for professional reference checks in the later stages of the job interview process. Here’s how to ensure a smooth interaction and great conversation between your...
by Dalena Bradley | Last updated Jan 28, 2021 | ageism in job interviews, confidence, interview tips, job interviews, Job Search
(To view Part 1 of this 2-part article, go here.) Interviewing while 50+ is a concern for many job seekers. And while the employment outlook for older professionals is good, ageist biases still come into play when it comes to job interviews. Beat these biases by being...
by Dalena Bradley | Last updated May 27, 2025 | ageism in job interviews, career advice, confidence, how to answer interview questions, Interview Skills
(Part 1 of 2) As someone who works with well-established professionals and execs, I notice a big difference in the way a 50+ job seeker describes their concerns v. someone in their 30s or 40s. For example: “It’s been years since I’ve had to even look for a job—I know...
