Over 45 & Winning the Job Search: Outsmarting Ageism in Today’s Market

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Exit To Excel Podcast

LeTonya Shaw

30 episodes

4 days ago

Layoffs are more than just a career setback—they’re a deeply personal experience that shakes your confidence, security, and sense of self-worth. After 20+ years in HR, laying off thousands of employees, and personally experiencing four layoffs (most recently in November), I know this journey from both sides of the table. This podcast is for anyone navigating the emotional and practical challenges of job loss. Whether you're reeling from the initial shock, figuring out your next steps, or searching for motivation to rebuild, we’ll walk this path together. Each episode will blend pers

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Over 45 & Winning the Job Search: Outsmarting Ageism in Today’s Market | Exit To Excel Ep 12

Exit To Excel Podcast

59 minutes 42 seconds

2 months ago

Over 45 & Winning the Job Search: Outsmarting Ageism in Today’s Market | Exit To Excel Ep 12

Are you over 45 and struggling with today’s job market? You’re not just competing on skills—you’re competing against ageism, bias, and outdated assumptions. In this episode of Exit to Excel, career strategist and former HR leader LT shares proven strategies to help professionals over 45 turn experience into a competitive advantage.With 20+ years of HR leadership at Barclays, Merck, and Honeywell—and firsthand experience navigating layoffs after 50—LT reveals the championship playbook for thriving mid- and late-career.🔑 What you’ll learn:The truth about modern ageism in hiringThe mindset shift that separates champions from job seekers stuck on defenseThe Three-Pillar Framework to win after 45: Strategic Positioning, Modernized Presentation, and Energy DemonstrationResume, LinkedIn, and interview strategies tailored for experienced professionalsInspiring success stories of clients who landed senior roles because of their age and experience—not despite itBy the end, you’ll know how to showcase your wisdom, judgment, and adaptability in ways that hiring managers value today. Don’t just survive the job search after 45—learn how to play to win.👉 Subscribe to Exit to Excel for more championship career strategies.(00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:10) - About The Podcast(00:08:20) - #ASKLT (00:10:20) - The Reality Check(00:14:40) - The Championship Mindset Shift(00:17:30) - The Three-Pillar Framework (00:29:16) - Tactical Execution (00:42:55) - Success Stories & Proof Points (00:48:30) - AI Tools For The Modern Job Search (00:51:40) - The Future Favors Experience(00:55:50) - Action Items #JobSearchTips #Over45Careers #AgeismInHiring #CareerStrategy #ResumeTips #LinkedInOptimization #InterviewSuccess #MidCareerProfessionals #ExecutiveCoaching #ExitToExcelSUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitToExcel SOCIAL MEDIA: -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exittoexcel -FOLLOW Exit To Excel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exittoexcel/ AUDIO -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-to-excel-podcast/id1818659967-STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xJt7D1UQGgwwgM8XhoNmCShow Email: Exittoexcel@gmail.com