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Apr 14
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LinkedIn is Not Optional

RENATA BERNARDE
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Episode 286 - If You're Not Showing Up on LinkedIn, You’re Invisible: How Job Hunting Has Changed for Professionals Over 40

Experienced corporate professionals over 40 face a paradox: they bring extensive expertise, leadership, and resilience, yet they often confront hiring biases. If you’re over 40 and navigating a career change, know this: You don’t need to reinvent yourself. You just need to reposition. You’ve built a career. Let’s make sure it continues to serve you. 

Here’s what I want you to remember: 

  • Your age and experience are assets. 
  • A strong resume and LinkedIn profile work together. 
  • Telling the right story matters more than sounding impressive. 
  • A focused, intentional search beats mass applications. 
  • Reconnection is more powerful than cold outreach. 

This episode (286) is part 2 of my discussion on how to use age as your advantage to help mid-to-senior level professionals navigate career transitions confidently and effectively. The first part is episode 284, in which I analyze the current job market and discuss how to leverage it rather than see it as a barrier to entry.  

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Career Transition for Professionals Over 40
  • 10:21 Mindset Shift: Embracing Age as an Advantage
  • 18:33 Crafting Effective Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles
  • 31:45 The Power of Storytelling in Job Applications
  • 37:10 Strategic Job Search: Quality Over Quantity
  • 41:58 Networking: Building Connections with Confidence

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