I’m about to turn 40 and am looking to make a major career change after 15 years in sales. I’ve been sending out resumes and hearing nothing back, and I’m starting to feel like I’m too old to start over. How can I make my experience shine in a way that appeals to companies looking for "fresh" perspectives?

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In exactly the same boat here.. Don’t think it’s age-related though. The pool of roles available is limited and competition is high, so people looking to pivot are in a disadvantaged position compared to those who are already with relevant experiences. I try to focus on high cv customisation and putting transferable skills forward

Look up Andrew LaCavita on YouTube. He has great advice for career pivots

Ageism is definitely a thing. In general, I avoid startup culture for this reason, you'll usually have better luck at legacy companies and industries outside of disruptive tech or arts/creative-related things. In sales, I think you have a good bet to land a gig as long as you highlight how you've moved the needle and created revenue effectively

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