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Millennials hide years of experience to combat ageism in job market

Millennial jobseekers in their 30s and 40s are strategically omitting years of experience from their resumes and professional profiles to combat age discrimination in the current job market. This tactic, supported by organizations like AARP, aims to prevent older candidates from appearing either too inexperienced or too seasoned for roles. While some experts advise focusing on future contributions and cultural adaptability, a significant portion of workers over 40 report experiencing ageism, with concerns that AI tools could further exacerbate such biases in hiring processes. AI

IMPACT AI tools may exacerbate age discrimination in hiring, prompting jobseekers to alter their resumes.

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Millennials hide years of experience to combat ageism in job market

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