Listen "257: Gen Z Ageism in the Workplace with Stephanie Brown "
Episode Synopsis
Stephanie Brown, founder of Creative Career Lab, talks about reverse ageism in the workplace and how it affects entry level workers and how they can gain more credibility when trying to land a job and work.
She shares invaluable insights on how both young and older employees can navigate and overcome age-related biases. Discover practical strategies for positioning yourself as a valuable asset, regardless of age, and learn how to leverage soft skills to advance your career. Whether you're a manager, a young professional, or someone re-entering the workforce, this episode offers actionable advice to help you thrive in today's competitive job market.
"Your university graduation, your degree basically is just a ticket to compete, right? That gets you in the door. If you don't have it, you'll get eliminated, but you need that just to compete." - Stephanie Brown
Key Takeaways include:
Why Gen Z lacks credibility when trying to enter the workplace and when trying to climb the ladder
What to look for in job listings to show if a workplace exercises age discrimination
How to make yourself more credible and stand out to prospective employers
Why an entrepreneurial mindset is key when tackling your entry level position
Why ageism happens to young employees because they lack soft skills
#human resources #HR #GenZ #hiring #jobs #pre-hiring #jobsearch #entryleveljobs #youngemployees #workplace
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Connect with Stephanie Brown
https://www.creativecareerlab.com/creative-career-level-up
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebrowncareercoach/
https://www.tiktok.com/@kiwilondongirl
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She shares invaluable insights on how both young and older employees can navigate and overcome age-related biases. Discover practical strategies for positioning yourself as a valuable asset, regardless of age, and learn how to leverage soft skills to advance your career. Whether you're a manager, a young professional, or someone re-entering the workforce, this episode offers actionable advice to help you thrive in today's competitive job market.
"Your university graduation, your degree basically is just a ticket to compete, right? That gets you in the door. If you don't have it, you'll get eliminated, but you need that just to compete." - Stephanie Brown
Key Takeaways include:
Why Gen Z lacks credibility when trying to enter the workplace and when trying to climb the ladder
What to look for in job listings to show if a workplace exercises age discrimination
How to make yourself more credible and stand out to prospective employers
Why an entrepreneurial mindset is key when tackling your entry level position
Why ageism happens to young employees because they lack soft skills
#human resources #HR #GenZ #hiring #jobs #pre-hiring #jobsearch #entryleveljobs #youngemployees #workplace
All Manage Smarter episodes available on ManageSmarter.com
Connect with Stephanie Brown
https://www.creativecareerlab.com/creative-career-level-up
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebrowncareercoach/
https://www.tiktok.com/@kiwilondongirl
Connect with Manage Smarter Hosts and Company
· Website: ManageSmarter.com
· LinkedIn: Audrey Strong
· LinkedIn: C. Lee Smith
Connect with SalesFuel
· Website: http://salesfuel.com/
· Twitter: @SalesFuel
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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