COVID Is Worsening Ageism. How Can Older Workers Spot Discrimination and Employers Avoid It?

We know SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) doesn’t discriminate, but that doesn’t mean employers have stopped doing it. In fact, the novel coronavirus that seems to have brought us all to a screeching halt is illuminating even more cases of age discrimination – and in some cases, it’s helping employers eliminate older workers as […]

How Tech Giants Have Been Getting Away With Age Discrimination

Avoiding LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination: Should You Come Out At Work?

Avoiding LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination: Should You Come Out at Work? When I came out as bisexual to my family and friends, I hoped it would be the last time I had that awkward conversation. Then I graduated college and moved from my liberal hometown of Boston, Massachusetts to Cleveland, Ohio, where I started my first […]

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Substance abuse counselor overcomes grief and age discrimination

In this interview with a substance abuse counselor, she shares how she has overcome overwhelming grief at the loss of her mother that changed her career path and lead her to this rewarding field. She also tells about her experiences of looking too young for the job, and how she juggles her professional career along […]

Substance Abuse Counselor Overcomes Grief and Age Discrimination

In this interview with a substance abuse counselor, she shares how she has overcome overwhelming grief at the loss of her mother that changed her career path and lead her to this rewarding field. She also tells about her experiences of looking too young for the job, and how she juggles her professional career along […]

Disabled Journalist Overcomes Discrimination, Finds Happiness

This freelance writer of 13 years shares how she has overcome physical disabilities and discouragement from others in order to pursue her dreams as a journalist. In her own words: In the eyes of many, I am not your typical writer, because I am disabled. I suffered a brain hemorrhage at the age of nine. […]

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Disabled journalist overcomes discrimination, finds happiness

This freelance writer of 13 years shares how she has overcome physical disabilities and discouragement from others in order to pursue her dreams as a journalist. In her own words: In the eyes of many, I am not your typical writer, because I am disabled. I suffered a brain hemorrhage at the age of nine. […]

How to Combat Ageism During Job Interviews and Salary Negotiations

Maybe you followed all the advice you found online about how to conceal your age in your resume and cover letter – and it worked! You’ve been invited to a job interview, and you’re excited. But now there’s no hiding the fact that you’re probably old enough to be the interviewer’s parent… maybe even grandparent. […]

Resume and Cover Letter Tips for Older Job Seekers

We all get there sooner or later, some more begrudgingly than others. As 40 rolls around and then disappears, some things get easier, while other things, like scoring a job, can become increasingly challenging. While age discrimination in the workplace is technically illegal, that doesn’t mean that it’s nonexistent. Fortunately, there are ways you can […]

Should You Come Out During an Interview?

Deciding whether to disclose your LGBTQIA+ status to a potential employer   Whether or not to reveal one’s sexual orientation or gender identity during a job interview can be difficult for anybody in the LGBTQIA+ community. There are some things to consider, but it is ultimately your choice to share this information. Remember that you […]