Over 45 & Winning the Job Search: Outsmarting Ageism in Today’s Market | Exit To Excel Ep 12

Are you over 45 and struggling with today’s job market? You’re not just competing on skills—you’re competing against ageism, bias, and outdated assumptions. In this episode of Exit to Excel, career strategist and former HR leader LT shares proven strategies to help professionals over 45 turn experience into a competitive advantage.

With 20+ years of HR leadership at Barclays, Merck, and Honeywell—and firsthand experience navigating layoffs after 50—LT reveals the championship playbook for thriving mid- and late-career.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

The truth about modern ageism in hiring

The mindset shift that separates champions from job seekers stuck on defense

The Three-Pillar Framework to win after 45: Strategic Positioning, Modernized Presentation, and Energy Demonstration

Resume, LinkedIn, and interview strategies tailored for experienced professionals

Inspiring success stories of clients who landed senior roles because of their age and experience—not despite it

By the end, you’ll know how to showcase your wisdom, judgment, and adaptability in ways that hiring managers value today. Don’t just survive the job search after 45—learn how to play to win.

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(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:10) - About The Podcast
(00:08:20) - #ASKLT
(00:10:20) - The Reality Check
(00:14:40) - The Championship Mindset Shift
(00:17:30) - The Three-Pillar Framework
(00:29:16) - Tactical Execution
(00:42:55) - Success Stories & Proof Points
(00:48:30) - AI Tools For The Modern Job Search
(00:51:40) - The Future Favors Experience
(00:55:50) - Action Items


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