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This Friday's Round Table: Challenging the "Too Old" Myth

JOIN US FOR JOB SEEKERS’ ROUND TABLE!

Who is Invited: 
Anyone interested in the Plus 50 Career Builder , worker retraining, discussing the needs of the Plus 50 worker, sharing resources, etc. Students, staff, faculty and the community are welcome. (All ages welcome.)
Purpose: 
This group event is designed to provide a safe, supportive, friendly environment for the Plus 50 job hunters and workers to discuss their needs and challenges. Resource sharing is encouraged.
Where: 
Shoreline Community College, Room 5116   (Computer lab)
When:
Every Friday, 1:00-2:30pm
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Friday, 3/21:
challenging the “too old” myth

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Maybe you’ve been to a few interviews and had the feeling on the way out
your age was being silently guessed, or even discussed in whispers by employers. Fact is, your feeling is probably right. But another reality is that employers are increasingly getting the clue that Older doesn’t equal less desirable, less computer-savvy (of course we can fix that), or less physically and mentally fit. A Perrin study for AARP recently found, for instance, that worker engagement and motivation increases with age. We older workers have lots to bring to the table and are in fact a bargain to most employers.

Do join us this Friday as we share our experiences, gripes, and strategies on getting past the Age Thing. As per usual, expect the shade grown delectable coffee and delightful snacks.

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FREE PARKING just off campus on INNES ARDEN WAY

For now, on campus parking is metered.
 
Contact
: Ron Carnell • (206) 533-6706 • rcarnell@shoreline.edu  
16101 Greenwood Ave N • Room 5101 • Shoreline, WA 98133
Please note: The job club meetings do not count as job search activity 
by WA Employment Security.

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