8: FINDING EMPLOYMENT AFTER 55
You might place older jobs into an “Other Related Experience” heading, (which does not have to include dates), or eliminate them altogether.
When writing your resume, it’s OK to leave a few things out, especially irrelevant jobs you held in the distant past. List where you went to school and your degrees, not the years you received them. Emphasize your flexibility in the cover letter and on the resume. There are some key points to get across in the resume or cover letter including how your skills relate to the needs of the position, your solid attendance history, your reliability and honesty, your flexibility, your ability to learn new skills, and training/professional development courses and programs you have recently attended.
Computer skills are important in nearly all positions these days. Some employers may think job seekers in mid-career lack up-to-date computer skills, so it will be important to assure them you are current with the technological needs of their industry. You may also wish to create a LinkedIn profile to enhance the perception that you are current with workplace technology trends.
Make sure the words in your resume reflect terminology that is currently used in your field. If you’re uncertain, do some research by reading industry publications, checking out association websites and, joining a professional networking group in your field.
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