Over 40 in Tech? An ex-Amazon Recruiter Tells You What to Expect with Lori Prutsman

Looking for a job but realizing they seem to be looking for someone…younger?In this episode, I sit down with “The Burnout Coach,” Lori Prutsman, who worked as a tech recruiter at multiple agencies, and within tech itself at both Amazon and Booking.com. She left tech after experiencing burnout - in part due to her own fears of ageism - and now coaches clients across all industries about how to avoid burnout and live well.Lori shares what it felt like being an older employee at Amazon, what she witnessed as a recruiter for tech companies, and what candidates approaching their 40s can expect in today's landscape. She also confronts the elephant in the room: Amazon's employee hiring process. If you're struggling with age bias in your career or job search, this episode is for you. “I didn't start Amazon until I was 40, and I was constantly trying to almost... disassociate from my age when I was there.” - Lori PrutsmanIn This Episode:-Working as a recruiter at Amazon-Applying for a role in a tech company when you're in your 40s or older-Observations in the hiring process for various tech companies-How Lori started a conversation about age bias at Amazon -How Lori transitioned from a brilliant tech recruiter to “The Burnout Coach” Connect with Lori Prutsman:-Website: https://www.loriprutsman.com/-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theburnoutcoach-Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SeattleBurnoutCoach/-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seattleburnoutcoach/Connect with Maureen Wiley Clough:-Instagram: @itgetslateearly - https://www.instagram.com/itgetslateearly/-YouTube: @itgetslateearly - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGrHwk-y7ERaq7bCSjZYf1A?sub_confirmation=1-Website: itgetslateearly.com - https://www.itgetslateearly.com/-LinkedIn: maureenwclough - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenwclough/-Facebook: It Gets Late Early - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088694515585