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Hi all.
Has anyone in IBM been on bench for more than 4 months here?
I have been on bench for almost 4 months now & have been getting automated mails asking me to get assigned to a project by searching one by myself, else necessary action might be taken.
And are there any chances of being straightaway fired based on these automated mails?
I would genuinely need an advise from someone who is aware of this kind of situation.
Thanks in advance
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Had a bad showing for case interview about a month ago. I knew the material i just straight up had a bad day. Took feedback in exit interview and feel prepared to reapply for a different role with no cool off time… should I still wait or shoot my shot?
Asking as I am curious if my app will be flagged as I just applied to another role recently.EY-Parthenon
Was scheduled for an interview today for a Director pos. early morning I get a Reschedule request to next Wednesday but I cannot make it due to personal commitment .
Called recuit mgr.to let him know and he tells me the director is very busy as she’s the IT. Dir for the whole org.politely asked him to send her availability other than next Haven’t received anything since then . Wondering if such co. Is worth pursuing that doesn’t value others time and that too a replacement pos for the same busy role 🥹
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Get a couple of certifications that are harder to pass than usual. Last year i passed Intune, Entra ID, and Purview. That will prove the interviewer you still have capacity to learn. This worked for me. Marc
Excellent advice.
I'm 56. I think when I'm called in for an interview theyre expecting someone much younger. Especially since I'm currently working on my Bachelors degree in Accounting. When I wak in, I know they see the grey hair and crows feet, but I don't notice any shocked looks or anything, but who knows what conversations happen when I leave the room? Even though age discrimination is not legal, I'm convinced it exists, but I can't prove it if it happens, unless they tell me I'm too old, which they won't do.
I had a quick conversation with a hiring manager to change the time of an already scheduled interview. During that call she said her voice is hoarse because she had gone to a concert the night before. We talked about the band (I had gone the night before she did). When she logged on to the interview the first thing she said was: "Wow, i thought you were younger after our conversation*. Then she tried to back track. Needlessto say, i was ghosted.
How does the company know that you're over 50? If your resume gives it away, then fix the resume so it's not so obvious. When I see a resume with someone's entire work history, dates of education, an old font (Times New Roman), or a format that's replicating the old typed resumes we used to use, I know that this is a person who isn't keeping up with trends or technology and that's why they get passed over. Not age, but a lack of adaptability. Lots of older people are tech savvy and flexible/adaptable to change, but not everyone.
As someone over 50 myself, I've had candidates accuse me of ageism when the real issue was that they didn't have the skills necessary for the job or their demeanor was unprofessional.
I'm not denying that there is real ageism. I'm on the job market myself. I get it. I just think we need to be self-reflective before making such broad statements.
Exactly. Still, if OP is applying to internships, they'll obviously won't get any.
They don’t want to pay out the money for the knowledge and experience.
Of course you have the right to work, but they also have the right to choose who they hire, or not hire.
Why not give it a try , it's worth the wait.
I have to say being over 50 myself I have faced similar issues when looking for a job.Like most people applying for jobs it’s frustrating when you not only know your qualified but possibly over qualified for a job.I was honest with the interviewers stating that I do not expect to make top salary, especially in positions that were similar to what I had prior than I was there to earn a check & do a job.I also mentioned I was not above learning new things if need be. I finally did land a job & a promotion within a few months. Also slim down your resume a little. You don’t have to necessary include every college or jobs you were at very short term. When you look like you have too much on your résumé, that is a turn off to people too because like me and my position having all the degrees having everything I had makes an interview so they’re gonna want a lot of money or they’re just again way too qualified for the job. You don’t wanna be overlooked before they even have an opportunity to look at you & talk to you. Good luck & I hope an opportunity comes your way soon.
I'm 51 and run circles around my coworkers , management praises me on it weekly,I have never called out and am always ready when the others call out, especially on weekends..I don't party,my kids are grown,I know my role and do it well...we are highly dependable,we know how to make a company look good ,we know the importance of keeping clients happy and comfortable.so you all can call out if ya want to .us 50+ are waiting to snatch those hours up!!!
Exactly. I'm 56 and am dependable, always make every effort to show up to work on time, and only tske sick days when I'm actually sick, which isn't that often.
Many presidents of USA have been over 70. With the exception of one, most are sharp and are running the country
I'm 67 years I'm reject
Me too
While I understand that every employer has a right to choose who to hire, a simple "Thanks but no thanks" email would be lovely rather than feeling like we are applying into the void. Also, It's hard not to show your age when your resume shows longevity. In a one page resume, with only three employers showing, I have management experience going back to 1995, and some of those job dates overlap significantly. If I wanted to include every job, I would have work experience going back to the early '80s.
But by narrowing your resume down a little like listing years of experience in the field or fields you work in helps. As a person has gone through stacks and stacks of resumes I don’t want resumes that are 3-4 or more pages long.Its a lot to go through when you have many other candidates who possibly did the same thing. Narrow down the resume to highlight the jobs currently were at or companies you were at for long periods of time. You can include a cover letter with have had experience with & list a few companies names ( no dates) then state will provide more information if needed at the interview. Save the longer resume or certificates ( if not asked for online) for the interview. This helps refresh the interviewers memory of who you are. Depending on the interviewer & how you interact with them is another pitfall not just age. If you seem to pushy, take to long to answer ( even if you are trying to search for right words) sends red flags to the interviewer. We are not always looking for the perfect answer we are looking at how you answer the question does it seem genuine or rehearsed. I say be as relaxed as possible & the right job will come your way.
I'm 60!! It's almost impossible!
It’s just the pace of everything they are evaluating. They have a stereo type of who they want working bekuz of limits liable for the job.
Try it at 66
Age discrimination is illegal
Not if you can't prove it, unfortunately.
Your going to have to hide your age as much as you can, take any dates off your resume that ages you, unfortunately this is where we are at in the hiring process, one day soon the same people that are the hiring managers will find themselves in the same situation if not worse because AI will be in full force
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They reject only 51 year olds?
How/ why do they know you are 51?
A lot depends on the kind of work, to be honest. There are a lot of situations where age is a factor, for better or worse. At 50 you're supposed to have a wealth of experience in one or more field, which should reflect in the kind of roles you're applying to.
I totally agree
sometimes the future employer you could be is the not the look of what the company needs
Yeah, try it at 63. I got let go 5 months ago when in-store foot traffic plummeted and i couldn't make my quotas. I was there for 6 years but they decided to keep the person that had a fraction of the knowledge and experience I had and actually hired a part timer for my position (both are between 20 - 30. Similar businesses are mostly in the same boat. And then there's the significant barrier of creating a resume. There are challenges that I have no clue how to address and I'm running out of time (and unemployment income). I can't retire until I'm 70 so I have 6 years left. I know I'm not help here, just wanted to let you know you're not alone in dealing with agism. Especially being aware that it's likely the reason that I was the one that was let go. It came as quite a shock to my coworkers who know me. I wasn't shocked...I felt the shift. My supervisors were young and kind of obvious (to me). Anyway, I have no idea how to overcome agism. It's like any other "ism"...as soon as my list of jobs and amount of experience is read, it jumps off the page and becomes a distraction from the aspects that should take priority. If you have any advise, I'm all ears. Otherwise, good luck to you, and remember...you still have an advantage (with agism) by having a significant number of working years ahead of you. Mine are severely numbered.
I am experiencing alot of this age discrimination - When I first started looking I had 25+ years experience, no bites. So I changed it to 15+ years same thing, I finally just have extensive experience. I this response right here " while your resume we have decided to move on with other candidates" makes me sick. No interview or anything
I don't know how many of these I've had. So frustrating. I think they're looking for unicorns, well, good luck to them is what I say.