Too much experience

This can be a frustrating situation, but it is easier to swing to your advantage. If you think you’re considerably older than the employer is looking for, focus on how your experience can benefit them, and emphasize your youthful outlook (if this is realistic!). Objections are often centred on an unwillingness of older people to adapt, so you need to reassure the recruiter (on your profile). You can state your intention to step down the career ladder in order to solidify certain experience, or move into a bigger corporation. Perhaps you have some personal reasons to give, such as stepping into a lower profile position to focus on raising a family.

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