Job Seekers

You will either have to fill in a job application form or provide a CV which gives you the chance to sell yourself. If possible, devise a standard CV and then tailor it for specific job vacancies – this can often mean the difference between an interview and rejection.

Keeping your skills up to date is one of the most important aspects of beating the age barrier so that you can effectively compete with younger applicants. Whatever your line of business, try to ensure that you are not passed over for company training and let it be known that you are keen to take advantage of any training opportunities.

Be specific about what you have done and try to give results. For instance, if you regularly organise social functions, give the salient details, the budget you worked to, the number of people you organised, the publicity you generated or the money you raised. If you attend committee meetings, again use this to demonstrate that you can be an effective member of a team. If you take the minutes, it will show that you have secretarial skills.

Remember that the interviewer, in addition to learning about your experience to date, will also want to hear about your future aspirations. This will indicate that you want to succeed further, develop new skills and that you have the necessary drive and determination to succeed.