Ive been freelancing since I left my most recent design job in Alaska (moved to SC) and had to take a day job out of the art field to make ends meet. I apply to 2-5 jobs per week for the past 6 months or so. (most are remote) My question being… are recruiters simply dismissing my application because of my age? Im 46. My portfolio doesn’t suck, my design education is from SCAD- its quality. I stay current with software, etc. What should I be doing differently? TIA

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It was disheartening reading your post and it’s hard to say for sure why you are being passed up. It very well could be related ageism. Personally, I’ve been using ChatGPT to see what key words are missing from my resume in comparison to the job listing. I have AI look at the two and see where I could elaborate more and provide clarity regarding my experience. Also, it’s hard to say without seeing your resume, but including a few sneak peeks in the form of case studies will showcase your level of professionalism. If they pass you up and you have all the boxes checked then it very well could be an ageism thing.

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