these technological advancements do not intimidate
you and that you can adapt to them and communicate
using them if that is the preferred form in the office.
“Ensure that your résumé reflects the fact that you
have technological skills and that you are familiar
with basic software packages that are used universally
in offices,” advises Russell. “[Demonstrate your
knowledge] in terms of understanding how to search
for a job online, understanding that most employers
either require or request that you post your résumé
online, and what an online résumé looks like as
opposed to the traditional paper versions that we used
to send in the mail or fax over. They’re very different.”
Also, consider opening a Facebook or LinkedIn
page, or search for similar sites. These can be a
resource to which you can direct potential employers.
“There are other applications such as social-networking sites like LinkedIn and Plaxo, and many
employers utilize these,” Russell says. “[They are a
source of networking], and at the executive level,
that’s probably where a vast majority of the jobs
are found, whether through past clients or other
colleagues.”
Employers value a mature perspective, and
so should you
Never underestimate the value of your experience,
even if there are younger individuals competing
for the same job or on the same team. Because of
the multi-generational work force of today, all age
groups can bring something to the table that others
cannot. More and more companies are seeing that
incorporating a multi-generational team is a recipe for
success—and you can be a part of it.
“When it comes to creativity and innovation, you
have the benefit of younger individuals who are going
to bring a fresh and new perspective to the team,”
Russell says. “However, what they won’t bring with
them is the experience. When it comes to the creativ-
ity that older workers bring to the table, it’s usually
based on experience, whether it’s how we might have
done it before or lessons we’ve learned with similar
ideas. That’s extremely valuable as
well, so if you couple the two of
those together, you have the
best of both worlds when
it comes to creating
multi-generational
teams.”
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