Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Is age bias keeping you from getting hired? Indeed, career coach Jenn Herrity and host Priya Rathod walk through resume, cover letter, and interview shifts that reframe your experience as an asset, anchored by Michelle's inspiring pivot from elementary school teacher to personal trainer and holistic nutritionist.
00:00 - Welcome to Job Search Stories — A New Season
00:53 - Introducing Co-Host Priya Rathod
01:13 - Age Bias in the Hiring Process
01:40 - Meet Michelle: A Career Pivot at 40
02:35 - The Most Common Fears About Age Bias
03:32 - Resume Tips to Prevent Age Bias
04:39 - What to Do When You Feel Too Old at Work
06:19 - Cover Letter Phrases That Date You
07:00 - Lead With Impact, Not a Timeline
08:08 - Advice for the "Rookie" in the Room
09:12 - Reverse Mentorship: Knowledge Flows Both Ways
09:51 - Michelle's Career Pivot: Teacher to Personal Trainer
10:58 - Practical Career vs. Passion Career
11:56 - Encore Careers: Passion Plus a Paycheck
13:42 - Coming in Part Two: Michelle's Career Pivot
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More people get jobs on Indeed than anywhere else. As the world’s #1 job site (Comscore, Total Visits, March 2026), Indeed is a global hiring platform connecting over 685 million Job Seeker Profiles with 3.5 million employers across more than 60 countries. Indeed uses AI and real-time data to match people with relevant opportunities and help employers hire faster.
With platforms including Glassdoor and Indeed Flex, Indeed is reshaping how people discover jobs, research companies, and access flexible work. Indeed is a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings, a global leader in HR technology and business solutions dedicated to simplifying hiring and transforming the world of work.
On our YouTube channel, you’ll find tips and personal stories to help you take the next step in your job search.
The information in this video is provided as a courtesy. Indeed is not a legal advisor and does not guarantee job interviews or offers.
Download the Indeed mobile app: go.indeed.com/8EPR6X
Create a free Indeed account: go.indeed.com/7NA37Z
Find your next job: go.indeed.com/findjobs
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**ComScore, Total Visits, March 2025
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#Indeed #JobSearchStories #Ageism
Is age bias keeping you from getting hired? Indeed, career coach Jenn Herrity and host Priya Rathod walk through resume, cover letter, and interview shifts that reframe your experience as an asset, anchored by Michelle's inspiring pivot from elementary school teacher to personal trainer and holistic nutritionist.
00:00 - Welcome to Job Search Stories — A New Season
00:53 - Introducing Co-Host Priya Rathod
01:13 - Age Bias in the Hiring Process
01:40 - Meet Michelle: A Career Pivot at 40
02:35 - The Most Common Fears About Age Bias
03:32 - Resume Tips to Prevent Age Bias
04:39 - What to Do When You Feel Too Old at Work
06:19 - Cover Letter Phrases That Date You
07:00 - Lead With Impact, Not a Timeline
08:08 - Advice for the "Rookie" in the Room
09:12 - Reverse Mentorship: Knowledge Flows Both Ways
09:51 - Michelle's Career Pivot: Teacher to Personal Trainer
10:58 - Practical Career vs. Passion Career
11:56 - Encore Careers: Passion Plus a Paycheck
13:42 - Coming in Part Two: Michelle's Career Pivot
To see more episodes of Job Search Stories, check out our playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6qIzGkkiXFEnk5z4yNFgz4CrLyOeHH7s
Follow Indeed!
facebook.com/Indeed
instagram.com/indeedworks
linkedin.com/company/indeed-com
tiktok.com/@indeed
youtu.be/sLbvYg9Pw2A
More people get jobs on Indeed than anywhere else. As the world’s #1 job site (Comscore, Total Visits, March 2026), Indeed is a global hiring platform connecting over 685 million Job Seeker Profiles with 3.5 million employers across more than 60 countries. Indeed uses AI and real-time data to match people with relevant opportunities and help employers hire faster.
With platforms including Glassdoor and Indeed Flex, Indeed is reshaping how people discover jobs, research companies, and access flexible work. Indeed is a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings, a global leader in HR technology and business solutions dedicated to simplifying hiring and transforming the world of work.
On our YouTube channel, you’ll find tips and personal stories to help you take the next step in your job search.
The information in this video is provided as a courtesy. Indeed is not a legal advisor and does not guarantee job interviews or offers.
Download the Indeed mobile app: go.indeed.com/8EPR6X
Create a free Indeed account: go.indeed.com/7NA37Z
Find your next job: go.indeed.com/findjobs
Get more tips: go.indeed.com/RFW437
**ComScore, Total Visits, March 2025
***Indeed data (worldwide), job seeker accounts that have a unique, verified email address
#Indeed #JobSearchStories #Ageism
