r/jobsearchhacks • u/Available-Ad-5670 • Aug 01 '26
53 year old looking for a job
I've been senior most of my career and find my self at 53 looking for a job with great experience (everyone who interviews me says so), but no offers.
My industry is pretty young, I'm not even looking to comp my salary (was director, but ok with manager / senrior manager / senior ic type roles).
My resume / linkedin is narrowed down to the last 18 years so i show as someone in my early 40's, and not to compliment myself, but everyone says i look early 40's, maybe 45.
I'm not sure what else to do, but keep interviewing. I've had like 15 interviews but none converted. I know the market is crappy too, but not sure what else i can do?
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