Glass Ceiling of Youth: Three Steps to Fighting Ageism
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USE YOUTH TO YOUR BENEFIT: Find a way to show that you are equally competent despite a competitor or other candidate's inherent advantage of age.
Action: Present innovative ways to address a problem, and leverage your awareness of new technologies to support your vision. Offer ideas that are revolutionary. Youthful vision, fearlessness, and ability to see the world in a brand new way are all assets of being young. Offer ways to progressively take the company into the future.more