Age Is Your Advantage: How to Win Your Career After 50

Millions of experienced professionals are being overlooked, not because they lack talent, but because the hiring system wasn't designed for today's workforce. In this episode, I sit down with psychologist, workplace researcher, and Age Against the Machine co-author Lucy Standing to discuss one of the biggest yet least talked about challenges in today's job market: ageism. Lucy shares why experienced professionals often struggle to get interviews, how outdated hiring practices hurt both individuals and businesses, and why organizations are leaving enormous value on the table by overlooking workers over 50. We also discuss practical strategies professionals can use immediately to remain competitive, build career resilience, and successfully transition into new opportunities. In this episode you'll learn: Why age discrimination is often built into hiring systems How AI and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) can unintentionally filter out experienced talent The connection between ageism and declining productivity Three practical steps to successfully navigate a career transition Why networking and community matter more than sending hundreds of applications Why traditional resumes may no longer be the best way to evaluate talent How hiring managers can identify potential instead of simply matching experience Whether you're considering a career change, searching for your next opportunity, or simply want to future-proof your career, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.