'Resume Botox'? Millennial job seekers trimming resumes to avoid ageism |
‘Resume Botox’? Millennial job seekers trimming resumes to avoid ageism
(NewsNation) — As millennials get older, ageism in the job market is becoming a concern.
A new trend that Business Insider has dubbed the “resume Botox” has emerged. People in their 30s and 40s are tailoring their resumes to include fewer years of experience.
One marketing strategist with a 25-year career told the outlet she hired a resume consultant for advice on getting her job applications noticed. Instead of receiving typical edits, the expert told her to remove all experience except the last decade. The goal was to appear younger than her age of 48.
Some are recommending adjusting online portfolios, including LinkedIn and professional websites, as well.
According to AARP, a nonprofit focused on resources for people ages 50 and older, 64........