employers think it’s more difficult for people middle-aged and beyond to learn new things." "Research shows that a significant percent of people continue to learn, and learn aggressively, well into their 50s and 60s,” Adler says. “It’s a bias that's unfortunate. Overcome this mind-set by demonstrating learning agility. You want to make sure the person knows that you are committed and have been committed to lifelong learning, are open to new experiences, are not set in your ways and have curiosity,” Adler explains. “Transmit this in conversations whether you’re being interviewed or networking. Of course, this works best if it’s really true.”
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"Some employers think it’s more difficult for people middle-aged and beyond to learn new things." "Research shows that a significant percent of people continue to learn, and learn aggressively, well into their 50s and 60s,” Adler says. “It’s a bias that's unfortunate. Overcome this mind-set by demonstrating learning agility. You want to make sure the person knows that you are committed and have been committed to lifelong learning, are open to new experiences, are not set in your ways and have curiosity,” Adler explains. “Transmit this in conversations whether you’re being interviewed or networking. Of course, this works best if it’s really true.”
employers think it’s more difficult for people middle-aged and beyond to learn new things." "Research shows that a significant percent of people continue to learn, and learn aggressively, well into their 50s and 60s,” Adler says. “It’s a bias that's unfortunate. Overcome this mind-set by demonstrating learning agility. You want to make sure the person knows that you are committed and have been committed to lifelong learning, are open to new experiences, are not set in your ways and have curiosity,” Adler explains. “Transmit this in conversations whether you’re being interviewed or networking. Of course, this works best if it’s really true.”
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