Navigating Ageism in Creative Careers: Advice for Professionals Over 40
By
Tom May
7mo ago· 6 min readenNews
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Summary
This advice column addresses ageism in creative industries, particularly for people over 40 who want to retrain or pivot careers. It explores the reality of age discrimination in creative fields like design, where job ads and industry culture can make older professionals feel invisible. The article provides practical tips for dealing with ageism, including how to reframe experience as an asset, navigate job applications, and build confidence when facing youth-obsessed industries.
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"Every job ad I see makes me feel invisible. What if I invest time and money, only to be judged as too old to..."
"When you're young, they say you lack experience. When you're older, it feels like they're looking for someone younger."
When you're young, they say you lack experience. When you're older, it feels like they're looking for someone younger. So what's the reality, and what's the best way to respond to ageism in your cr...
