Help! I’m ‘Older’ and on the Job Hunt.
Published On Sep 1, 2024, 12:01 AM
The article discusses the challenges faced by older job seekers in the tech industry, particularly concerning age bias and intellectual theft. It presents two scenarios: one job seeker feels her ideas were stolen by a tech company after she was rejected for a position, and another expresses frustration over a colleague taking credit for her work. The advice given emphasizes the importance of maintaining professionalism and not disclosing too much information during the job application process to protect one's competitive edge.