Landing a Dream Job in your 50s & 60s

In this powerful close to the Hiring at Every Age series, we focus on professionals in their 50s and 60s — the seasoned achievers who bring wisdom, depth, and resilience to the workplace.

We’re unpacking:

How ageism quietly shapes hiring and layoffs

Real stories from 50+ job seekers still fighting to be seen

The emotional hurdles: fear of irrelevance, guilt for wanting to keep working, and judgment from others

Why early retirees are rewriting what “retirement” really means

Companies that are doing it right — valuing experience and legacy over age

Because truth is: your experience isn’t outdated — it’s your advantage.

🕰️ Timestamps

0:00 – 5:28 Intro
5:29 – 15:19 Ageism
15:20 – 27:33 Recognizing Age Bias
27:34 – 30:48 Encouragement for 50+ Job Seekers & Employees
30:49 – 33:42 The Early Retiree Revolution
33:43 – 42:15 Companies Doing It Right
42:16 – 43:23 Outro

🔗 Resources Mentioned

💼 Companies Hiring People 50+:
https://www.agefriendly.com/jobs

🤝 AARP Employer Pledge (How it helps companies demonstrate inclusion):
https://www.smartbrief.com/original/how-aarp-employer-pledge-helps-company-demonstrate-commitment

🌍 Learn About CoGenerate:
https://cogenerate.org/about/

⚖️ Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967:
https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/age-discrimination-employment-act-1967

📝 “Ode to 50+ Job Seekers and Employees” (LinkedIn Post):
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alexpyatkovsky_being-over-50-and-job-hunting-in-this-market-activity-7318012036167135233-r_CI/

🎥 KristinTiktoks — “Over 50 and Unemployed” (TikTok Video):
https://www.tiktok.com/@kristintiktoks/video/7532279294932913439?q=getting%20hired%20after%2050&t=1761871871344

🧑🏽‍💻 Google Ageism Lawsuit (2019 Settlement Article via SHRM):
https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/inclusion-diversity/google-ends-age-discrimination-suit-11-million-settlement

💬 Let’s Connect

👉🏽 Share your experience in the comments:
What’s one thing you wish employers understood about seasoned workers?

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