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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 1H 3M

Are You Too Old to Be Hired? Let's Ask HR

from Mom in the Middle: A Podcast for GenX Moms · host Jude G. Agbayani

The Hiring Truth for Moms 40+ in Today’s EconomyMany moms quietly ask themselves:“Kaya ko pa ba?”“Will companies even consider me?”“Am I too old to start again?”In this episode of Mom in the Middle, I sit down with an HR professional, a talent acquisition specialist, and a Top 100 Filipino to follow on LinkedIn, May Buendia Palabrica, to uncover what really happens behind the hiring process.We talk about:• What employers actually think about hiring moms 40+• Resume mistakes returning moms make• How to confidently explain a career break• What matters most in interviews• How to compete with younger applicants• And why more Filipino moms are returning to work todayIf you’re in your 40s or 50s and thinking about going back to work, this conversation will give you clarity, courage, and practical direction.You are not too late.You are not behind.And your experience did not expire.Press play — and start believing again. 💛

The Hiring Truth for Moms 40+ in Today’s EconomyMany moms quietly ask themselves:“Kaya ko pa ba?”“Will companies even consider me?”“Am I too old to start again?”In this episode of Mom in the Middle, I sit down with an HR professional, a talent acquisition specialist, and a Top 100 Filipino to follow on LinkedIn, May Buendia Palabrica, to uncover what really happens behind the hiring process.We talk about:• What employers actually think about hiring moms 40+• Resume mistakes returning moms make• How to confidently explain a career break• What matters most in interviews• How to compete with younger applicants• And why more Filipino moms are returning to work todayIf you’re in your 40s or 50s and thinking about going back to work, this conversation will give you clarity, courage, and practical direction.You are not too late.You are not behind.And your experience did not expire.Press play — and start believing again. 💛

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