Rapid decline in career opportunities post-age 45?
In a recent interview, career coach Gesa Weinhardt shared her insights on the possibility of career changes and advancements in the 40s, 50s, and beyond.
Weinhardt emphasized that career changes and advancements are not exclusive to younger individuals. She stated that the chances of changing careers or advancing in a job do not decrease significantly after the age of 45. In fact, she observed that both men and women often restart their careers or consider new opportunities after an intense family phase or around the age of 45.
Men, according to Weinhardt, tend to question their careers around this age, often using terms like midlife or midjob crisis. On the other hand, women often show a renewed interest in their careers after the family phase, seeking new challenges and opportunities.
Weinhardt advises spending a significant amount of time considering the requirements of a position and one's specific qualifications for it. She recommends adopting a successful mindset of "you're looking for, I'm offering" when applying for a job in the 40s or 50s. This approach emphasizes the importance of selling one's experience effectively, a crucial factor for career changes or advancements in this age bracket.
Weinhardt also suggests that it is a good time to consider doing something new or taking on more responsibility in one's current company. She emphasizes the importance of listing one's own successes when applying for a job in the 40s or 50s.
However, Weinhardt's observations indicate that career changes and advancements can extend well into the 50s. Yet, she notes that the difficulty of making such changes significantly increases after the age of 60.
While Weinhardt's insights provide a positive outlook for those considering career changes or advancements in their 40s and beyond, she did not provide specific advice on how to go about changing careers or advancing in a job after the age of 45 or how to sell one's experience effectively.
In conclusion, career coach Gesa Weinhardt's observations suggest that there is no age limit for career changes or advancements. With careful consideration, self-reflection, and effective communication of one's experience and qualifications, individuals can continue to grow and evolve in their careers well into their 40s, 50s, and beyond.
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