Career Advice for the Baby-Boomer Job Seekers

Career Advice for the Baby-Boomer Job SeekersIf youre a baby-boomer executive whos recently landed on the ripe side of 50, theres probably less to worry about than there welches a generation ago. Except for the economy, of course. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) Mark Jaffe, author of Let Me Give It To You Straight An Outspoken Guide to Working with Headhunters, Advancing Your Career and Reaching EnlightenmentWithout the Sugarcoatinghas some words of wisdom and reassurance for the over-50 job seeking generation. A veteran head-hunter, he recalls interviewing a candidate for a Silicon Valley Chief Technology Officer position while both Jaffe and the client liked the candidate, he was into his 60s, and Jaffe had to check his references (and evaluate his abilities) by asking questions aboutbandwidth and energy level and stamina and ability to withstand constant pressure. Fortunately that candidate had a lot to offer on all fronts, and perfor med well once hired, leading Jaffe to realize the followingBut if the current trend in CEO hiring is any indicator, boards of directors have become hugely risk-averse and appear to be more than willing than ever to sacrifice youthful edge and velocity for a few gray hairs.Although the stakes are higher for baby boomer employees, and starting in a new position can sometimes feel like a demotion, Jaffe urges workers, via sports metaphors, to keep your skills sharp, play like you mean it, and count on your expertise and mileage to outweigh the newest risky flash-in-the-pan who interviewed right before you.Career advice for the baby boomer If Peyton Manning is old, then so are weRead More at The Business Journals