Why Experienced Job Seekers Get Overlooked

Nie udało się dodać produktów

Nie możemy dodać tego artykułu, ponieważ Twój koszyk jest już pełny.

Nie udało się dodać tytułu do koszyka.

Spróbuj ponownie później

Nie udało się dodać tytułu do schowka.

Spróbuj ponownie później

„Usuń ze schowka“ nie powiodło się.

Spróbuj ponownie później

„Obserwuj podcast“ nie powiodło się

„Przestań obserwować podcast“ nie powiodło się

Why Experienced Job Seekers Get Overlooked

Słuchaj bezpłatnie, bez subskrypcji

Zobacz szczegóły

Das größte Angebot der Saison | 0,99 € pro Monat für die ersten 3 Monate + 15 € Audible-Guthaben

Danach 6,99 €/Monat. Bedingungen gelten. Monatlich kündbar.

O tym tytule

What happens when someone with more than 30 years of professional experience spends over two and a half years searching for a job? In this episode of Ghosted by the Machine, host Mark Lane talks with Jim Gallagher, an experienced automotive engineering leader, about the challenges facing older and highly experienced job seekers in today's hiring market. Jim shares how applicant tracking systems (ATS), automated screening, and rigid job requirements can prevent qualified candidates from reaching hiring managers. He also discusses the emotional and financial toll of prolonged unemployment, the importance of transferable skills, and why employers should look beyond resumes and employment gaps. His story offers valuable insight for job seekers, recruiters, and hiring managers about the need for better communication, fairer candidate evaluations, and a more human approach to hiring. Jim’s profile linkedin.com/in/jimgallagher4cleanenergy Key Takeaways Even professionals with more than 30 years of experience can struggle to find employment. Jim expected his job search to last three to six months, but it has continued for more than two and a half years. Applicant tracking systems may screen out qualified candidates when resumes do not closely match job descriptions, preventing hiring managers from recognizing valuable experience and transferable skills. Today's hiring process relies heavily on online applications and automated screening, replacing many of the direct conversations job seekers once had with recruiters. Experienced candidates may face additional challenges involving salary expectations, relocation, recent technical training, employment gaps, and assumptions about their ability to adapt. Applying for five to ten jobs daily, tailoring resumes and cover letters, and repeatedly entering information into application systems can turn a job search into an eight-to-twelve-hour daily commitment. Repeated rejection and employer ghosting can affect confidence, mental health, finances, and family relationships. Even a brief response from an employer can make a meaningful difference. Transferable skills are not always obvious on a resume. Jim describes managing a project involving the sale of more than 400 guitars, demonstrating his leadership, organization, and problem-solving abilities. Experienced professionals continue learning and adapting. Jim has expanded his knowledge of AI and believes his combination of technical skills and decades of practical experience provides significant value. Employers should recognize that experienced candidates bring more than technical qualifications. They also offer mentoring abilities, professional judgment, and knowledge gained from both successes and failures. Job seekers deserve respect and communication throughout the hiring process. As Jim points out, today's applicant could become tomorrow's customer, business partner, or decision-maker. Timestamps 00:00 Why Jim Gallagher's job search story matters 01:52 Thirty years in automotive engineering and a two-and-a-half-year job search 03:00 How ATS filters can overlook qualified candidates 04:57 Why transferable skills matter in hiring 06:41 How online applications have changed recruiting 09:01 The emotional and financial impact of job search ghosting 11:58 Finding support and demonstrating skills through an unusual project 14:06 What experienced job seekers want hiring managers to understand 15:13 Why professional experience still matters Keywords experienced job seekers, age discrimination in hiring, applicant tracking systems, ATS resume screening, long-term unemployment, job search ghosting, transferable skills, career transition, hiring experienced workers, automated hiring

Brak recenzji