Ageism in the workplace: 5 tips for adjusting your resume to fight it

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A recent study released by the Society for HR Management (SHRM) revealed research detailing the prevalence of age discrimination in the workplace and its impact on the U.S. workforce. 

The research noted that 30% of U.S. workers say they have felt unfairly treated due to their age at some point in their career.

Of these workers, 72 percent say it even made them feel like quitting their job, the study results reveal.

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The survey found that 26% of U.S. workers age 50 and older report they’ve been a target of age-related remarks in the workplace, and among U.S. workers age 50 and older, one in 10 say they’ve at some point felt less valuable at work compared to younger workers.

To combat age discrimination when applying for jobs, experts say it makes sense to review your resume so it doesn’t typecast you as an applicant of a certain age, or a stereotyped skill set.

Human resource experts and job recruiters shared insights into items on your resume that could be showing your age. For example, are you mentioning jobs you held decades ago? That may not be necessary — read on.  (iStock / iStock)

Human resource experts and job recruiters shared insights into items on your resume that could be showing your age — which could, in turn, lead to age discrimination. 

Here's what to know.

For most jobs, you should only include your past 15 years of experience, noted Marc Cenedella, founder, Leet Resumes (leet.co) in New York. 

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