Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Age discrimination at work is real, and workers over 40 are dealing with it every day without anyone naming it directly. Age bias in hiring, age discrimination in the workplace, how older workers get pushed out, why experienced employees get passed over for promotions, why workers over 40 struggle to get rehired after a layoff.
Bryan Creely spent over 20 years recruiting at companies including Amazon, FedEx, and Korn Ferry. In this video he breaks down exactly how age discrimination works inside companies, the specific ways it shows up before anyone gets fired or laid off, why older workers end up on layoff lists disproportionately, and what experienced workers can actually do to protect themselves and fight back.
How to get hired over 40, career advice for workers over 50, how to overcome age bias in job search, how to show your value as an experienced worker, how to use AI skills to counter age discrimination, ADEA age discrimination protections, signs your company is pushing you out, how to build your reputation and protect your career after 40.
0:00 - intro
0:33 - why ageism happens
2:32 - how ageism works
8:04 - ageism in job search
9:51 - the ageism solution
14:28 - hiring bias
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If you are applying for jobs and hearing nothing back…
If you are getting interviews but not offers…
If you are burned out, underpaid, or quietly planning your exit…
You are in the right place.
I spent over 20 years as a corporate recruiter hiring thousands of people into major companies. I teach what actually works, not what sounds good on LinkedIn.
This channel covers:
• How recruiters really evaluate candidates
• Why “doing everything right” still fails
• Career strategy that goes beyond resumes
• How to build leverage, optionality, and income stability
You will not get hustle culture. You will get clarity.
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Age discrimination at work is real, and workers over 40 are dealing with it every day without anyone naming it directly. Age bias in hiring, age discrimination in the workplace, how older workers get pushed out, why experienced employees get passed over for promotions, why workers over 40 struggle to get rehired after a layoff.
Bryan Creely spent over 20 years recruiting at companies including Amazon, FedEx, and Korn Ferry. In this video he breaks down exactly how age discrimination works inside companies, the specific ways it shows up before anyone gets fired or laid off, why older workers end up on layoff lists disproportionately, and what experienced workers can actually do to protect themselves and fight back.
How to get hired over 40, career advice for workers over 50, how to overcome age bias in job search, how to show your value as an experienced worker, how to use AI skills to counter age discrimination, ADEA age discrimination protections, signs your company is pushing you out, how to build your reputation and protect your career after 40.
0:00 - intro
0:33 - why ageism happens
2:32 - how ageism works
8:04 - ageism in job search
9:51 - the ageism solution
14:28 - hiring bias
______________________________________
START HERE: FREE CAREER TRAINING
🎯 Free 1.5-Hour Webinar
How to Become the CEO of Your Career
Learn how hiring really works, how to take control of your job search, and how to stop playing defense in your career.
👉 Register here:
event.webinarjam.com/register/2/pvmq7hm
WORK WITH ME DIRECTLY
🌐 A Life After Layoff
Career strategy, job search guidance, and no-BS advice from the inside.
👉 Website:
alifeafterlayoff.com
👉 1:1 Career Coaching and Personalized Help:
alifeafterlayoff.com/career-coaching
TRAINING & COURSES
🧭 Career Strategy and Promotions
Build a long-term career plan that actually compounds.
a-life-after-layoff.teachable.com/p/the-ultimate-career-blueprint
🎤 Interview Training
Learn how to control interviews and close offers fast.
a-life-after-layoff.teachable.com/p/the-48-hour-interview-crash-course
🔎 Full Job Search System (Applications to Offer Negotiation)
A complete framework for navigating layoffs, job searches, and negotiations.
a-life-after-layoff.teachable.com/p/the-ultimate-layoff-bootcamp
📄 Resume Training (Resume Rocketfuel)
Write recruiter-approved resumes that actually get interviews.
a-life-after-layoff.teachable.com/p/resumerocketfuel
🔗 LinkedIn & Networking Training
Get discovered, build real connections, and stop awkward networking.
a-life-after-layoff.teachable.com/p/unlocking-linkedin
EXTRA RESOURCES
☕ Merch
Yes, the mugs are witty. No, HR will not approve.
a-life-after-layoff.creator-spring.com
WHAT THIS CHANNEL IS ABOUT
If you are applying for jobs and hearing nothing back…
If you are getting interviews but not offers…
If you are burned out, underpaid, or quietly planning your exit…
You are in the right place.
I spent over 20 years as a corporate recruiter hiring thousands of people into major companies. I teach what actually works, not what sounds good on LinkedIn.
This channel covers:
• How recruiters really evaluate candidates
• Why “doing everything right” still fails
• Career strategy that goes beyond resumes
• How to build leverage, optionality, and income stability
You will not get hustle culture. You will get clarity.
More at alifeafterlayoff.com
Subscribe for weekly videos. This stuff matters more than most people realize.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
👉 Facebook:
facebook.com/alifeafterlayoff
👉 LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/a-life-after-layoff
👉 TikTok:
tiktok.com/@alifeafterlayoff
👉 X (Twitter):
https://x.com/LifeAfterLayoff
👉 Connect on LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/bryan-creely-a6b26713b
🎥 Follow our other channel:
youtube.com/channel/UCJkRv_DL5-8uSaqcSE6imeQ
