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Proven track record?

1. Age stereotypes have both positive and negative aspects - no matter how old you are.

There are qualities which employers value which they associate with younger employees and other qualities, which they also value, that they assume belong to older workers.

In addition employers assume that older people will want to retire soon, and therefore see investment in them as less worthwhile.

There are various ways of dealing with these stereotypes if you feel they are affecting your job chances.

One study of the labour market, conducted in the US by Marc Bendick and colleagues compared three such strategies.

Surprisingly, they discovered that the worst thing a job seeker could do is try and emphasize the positive qualities which employers associate with their age.

So, if you are an older job-seeker, don’t use phrases like ‘I offer you maturity, stability and a proven track-record’.

What works best is to confront the stereotype by picking qualities from the young list, and emphasizing those.

For example, a covering letter might say: ‘Despite working in this industry for many years, I remain enthusiastic, energetic and committed to developing my career.’ If you are older but like new technology, then say so. If you are especially sporty, then mention that.

- Advice for older jobseekers, BBC.co.uk, April 6, 2006.

2. Apple’s newest CEO has a tough act to follow. But in turning to chief operating officer Tim Cook to replace Steve Jobs in the wake of the latter’s resignation Wednesday, Apple’s board of directors has chosen a familiar face with a proven track record with the company.