Have you ever removed dates off of your resume to avoid showing your age as a junior, in fear of ageism? Wondering if that’s okay to do or if it’s deceiving

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Easily doable. Leave off graduation date from college. Only show years and not months for jobs. Leave off irrelevant places.

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Thank you

I haven't done it but I have heard of people doing it. I don't really think its deceitful to do that. You aren't lying, you're just removing info. I don't see a reason not to do it.

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Thank you gonna pass that advice on!

Yes. I was at my first job for 10 years. Started as a Jr Designer and ended as Sr Art Director. I chopped off the first 8 years on my resume and just kept my position as “Art Director” for the last two years I was there. No one has ever seemed to notice or say anything.

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Everyone gets laid off at different points in time I’ve seen it across all levels. Glad this is working for you!

I have decided not to be afraid of what people think of my age. I have the opposite issue where I'm a little old for the roles I have worked in, but I just decided not to be ashamed of it, and I really don't think I've been discriminated against. I think my work speaks for itself.

Love that your work speaks for itself but what if the person is starting out in the industry with a junior portfolio & needs development at an older age

Ageism is real?

Yes

Your resume is a marketing tool, not an affidavit. Don’t lie, but you don’t have to put all your cards on the table.

Good advice will pass it on

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