Linda Kirk, CPCC, CPLC, CPLC-CBT

THE IMPORTANCE OF THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX AS A JOB SEEKER

If it's Monday, then it's time for a MEME! So, here's a little something for all you job-seeking warriors. It may not solve your problems right now, but I'm hoping it will empower you to challenge the status quo for the win!

OVERCOMING REJECTION IS EMPOWERING

😱 Every one of us has experienced rejection at some point. The mere word REJECTION can conjure up an overloaded and supercharged negative perception because...

BE AUTHENTIC AT ANY AGE

⚡ LADIES, ALWAYS BE YOUR AUTHENTIC SELVES-NO MATTER YOUR AGE. 💯 Being AUTHENTIC means being true to yourself, living by YOUR values, and being comfortable...

MINDSET AND REFRAMING THOUGHTS

You can feel defeated by the negative actions of others. I know because I have been there-I am 71 years strong. Over the years, I have been the target of sex discrimination...

ILLEGAL: AGE DISCRIMINATION AND AGE-BASED HARASSMENT

Did you know that harassment based on age is a form of age discrimination? 𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Treating an employee or applicant less...

THE UNDERREPORTING OF AGE DISCRIMINATION IN HIRING AND THE WORKPLACE

The underreporting of age discrimination in hiring and the workplace is one of the least talked-about reasons why age-based targeting remains rampant in hiring and the workplace...

WHY SELF-ADVOCACY IS IMPORTANT IN HIRING AND THE WORKPLACE

Your post is critical for people to understand that they hold the power to stand up for themselves, Mahir S. Nisar. That is self-advocacy...

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING A PAPER TRAIL OF EVIDENCE

Thank you, Mahir S. Nisar for sharing the hard truths most people do not share, helping to prepare others should they find themselves in a similar situation...

THE DANGER ZONE OF AGE DISCRIMINATION

🚨𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘: "Hey, if it's OK with the boss, it's OK with me, too." Discriminatory behavior takes root and spreads throughout an organization without any consequences...

STANDING UP FOR YOURSELF DOES NOT MEAN GOING IT ALONE

YOU hold more power than you know. Over the years, we have been conditioned to accept or walk away from injustice. Oppressors want us to believe it's their way or the highway...

SELF-ADVOCACY MEANS GETTTING IN THE GAME

We have been conditioned over the years that either someone else, some other entity, or even a new law is the way to SAVE THE DAY when it comes to hiring and workplace discrimination based on age.

I WAS THE TARGET OF AGE DISCRIMINATION UNTIL I BECOME PROACTIVE INSTEAD OF REACTIVE

I became the target of age discrimination in the workplace by a clique of 3 younger women when I was in my early 60s. I'm now 71 years strong. But the BIG...

CHANGE YOUR MINDSET - CHANGE YOUR LIFE

🙌IT'S AGEISM AWARENESS DAY. CHANGE YOUR MINDSET, CHANGE YOUR LIFE! ⚡The people have ALWAYS had the POWER to stand up to hiring and workplace discrimination...

THE PEOPLE HOLD THE POWER TO OVERCOME AGE DISCRIMINATION

🙌Happy Tuesday to ALL! This week, I'm sharing some personal quotes on positivity, empowerment, growth mindset, self-advocacy, age discrimination, and more...

SELF ADVOCACY: COPING WITH CHALLENGES - THE FOUR CHOICES

This week, I've been helping people 40+50+60+ better understand the importance of and benefits received from practicing SELF-ADVOCACY in hiring and the...

SELF ADVOCACY IN HIRING AND THE WORKPLACE: BECOME A VICTOR INSTEAD OF A VICTIM

I'm 71 years strong. Over the years, I faced harassment, sex discrimination, the glass ceiling, and age discrimination. I emerged the VICTOR in EVERY instance, because I REFUSED to REMAIN a VICTIM. How? I became a SELF-ADVOCATE.

SELF ADVOCACY: CHANGE YOUR MINDSET CHANGE YOUR LIFE

💥CHANGE YOUR MINDSET. CHANGE YOUR LIFE! This week, I'm focusing on SELF-ADVOCACY and how you can realize the POWER YOU HOLD in overcoming hiring and...

LINDA KIRK ADVOCACY - WHAT IS SELF-ADVOCACY?

Today, I will start sharing information on my new business, LINDA KIRK ADVOCACY - THE AGE INCLUSION INITIATIVE, launching in the next few months and how people...

"EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING." How to Self-Advocate Against Repeated Age Bias During a Job...

Welcome to the OCTOBER edition of my MONTHLY 6-panel comic strip entitled, "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING."

"EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING." Using Self-Advocacy to Fight Against Age Discrimination in...

Welcome to the SEPTEMBER edition of my MONTHLY 6-panel comic strip entitled, "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING."

Self-Advocacy = Courage + Knowledge + Taking Action

Thanks for another awesome video, Mahir S. Nisar. Knowledge + taking action is a winning combination. Once victims realize they CAN take charge of their situation, it makes going through the process a lot easier.

Take Action: Become a Self-Advocate

You said the magic word, Mahir S. Nisar--COURAGE. It does take courage to hold companies accountable for their discriminatory workplace practices.

"EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING" - AUGUST 2023 EDITION

😁Welcome to the AUGUST edition of my MONTHLY 6-panel comic strip entitled, "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING."

Self-Advocacy - Workplace Discrimination

🎉We are so fortunate to have you in our LinkedIn community, Mahir S. Nisar! I love all the good information, videos, and positive energy you share! 😬Being...

How to Become a Fighter Against Age Discrimination

I know this subject very well, as I have faced AGE DISCRIMINATION up close and personal.

HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: LAYOFFS AND AGE DISCRIMINATION

HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: LAYOFFS AND AGE DISCRIMINATION. It's bad enough to be a casualty of a mass layoff. It's even worse when an employer uses the layoff as an opportunity to get rid of YOU, an older employee 40+50+60+.

AGE BIAS IN HIRING AND THE WORKPLACE

Today's AGE BIAS becomes tomorrow's AGE DISCRIMINATION. Any bias in hiring and the workplace can morph into discrimination if not dealt with swiftly. Employers, this is on you. #ADA #ADEA #AgeBias #AgeDiscrimination #Ageism #CEOs #EEOC #Employers #EmploymentBias #EmploymentDiscrimination #Hiring #HiringManagers #HR #Recruiters #TitleVII #Workplace

INTRODUCING: "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING" - THE MEME SERIES

Introducing: EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING - THE MEME SERIES. My original 6-panel webcomic will continue to be on hiatus so I can focus on completing my new business website, products, and services. Meanwhile, I've created another way to share it by turning one panel into a meme.

OLDER JOB SEEKERS ARE EXPECTED TO REMOVE THEIR OLDER WORK EXPERIENCE FROM THEIR RESUMES

🙄 For those of us older job seekers, we've heard it all. 💬 Below are a few common statements we've heard over the years relating to our resumes. 😎 Just for fun, I've added responses I've thought about - often. 😉 Maybe they'll appear in a future edition of my webcomic, "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING."

AGE BIAS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING

Age bias is only the beginning. Employers ignoring age bias in their organizations cause it to escalate to age discrimination. Then, employers, you've got a much bigger and more serious problem. Hiring and workplace discrimination based on age involving job seekers, job applicants, job candidates, and employees 40+50+60+ is ILLEGAL.

DON'T LIGHT THE FUSE

In the business world, age bias is alive and well. Age bias impacts decisions by CEOs, recruiters, HR personnel, hiring managers, department managers, and their teams. When age bias infects an organization, it's like playing whack-a-mole to eliminate it, especially if those in charge choose to ignore it.

TODAY'S AGE BIAS BECOMES TOMORROW'S AGE DISCRIMINATION

EMPLOYER: "I don't want to hire a candidate in their 50s and 60s because they'll only retire in a couple of years." I used to believe a statement like this was due to a misconception about older people. But I was wrong.

DEFINING THE WORD "OVERQUALIFIED" IN 2025

OVERQUALIFIED. It doesn't mean what it says anymore. So, I've decided to create a new definition that makes sense in 2025. This is the polite version: 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗗: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 A word used ad nauseam found in millions of rejection letters to job applicants/candidates 40+50+60+.

PRESS RELEASE: Washington Unified School District Settles Age Discrimination Charge

FEDERAL INVESTIGATION FOUND SCHOOL DISTRICT DISCHARGED TEACHER BECAUSE OF AGE. Here are a few excerpts from EEOC's Press Release: "FRESNO, Calif. - The...

PRESS RELEASE: EEOC Sues General Motors and UAW for Age Discrimination

FEDERAL AGENCY CHARGES CAR MANUFACTURER AND LABOR UNION DENIED SICKNESS AND ACCIDENT BENEFITS TO OLDER WORKERS. Here are a few excerpts from the Press...

PRESS RELEASE: TKO Construction Services Settles EEOC Lawsuit

FEDERAL AGENCY CHARGED EMPLOYEE WAS FORCED TO RESIGN AFTER SHE WAS TOLD TO NOT HIRE WOMEN, BLACKS, AND OLDER WORKERS FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY JOBS. Here are...

EEOC Press Release: Allen Theatres to Pay $250,000 in EEOC Class Age Discrimination Lawsuit

Federal Agency Charged Movie Theater Chain Fired Longtime Theater Manager Because of His Age and Eliminated Older Employees' Health Benefits Here are a few excerpts from EEOC's Press Release: "ALBUQUERQUE - Allen Theatres, Inc., which operates a chain of movie theaters across New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado, will pay a total of $250,000 to settle an age discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S.

WHICH ONE IS ILLEGAL - AGE DISCRIMINATION OR AGEISM?

Not to worry. Many people get this wrong. ✅ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻? Look no further than social media influencers with massive...

PRESS RELEASE: Northern Virginia Surgery Center Settles EEOC Lawsuit

Nonprofit Settles Federal Lawsuit Alleging It Fired an Older Worker While She Was on Medical Leave and Replaced Her With Younger, Less-Qualified...

PRESS RELEASE: Noble Energy Settles EEOC Age Discrimination Charge

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged that Noble Energy practiced discriminatory discharge and layoff practices based on age. The...

LINDA KIRK 2025 PRESENTATION - THE SAME OR DIFFERENT?

✅ 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧: 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹. ❌ 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧: 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹. For an action to be...

"EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING" - HOLIDAY EDITION 12/24

Greetings, all! Welcome to the special holiday edition of "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING." For those of you tuning in for the first time, I created my...

ILLEGAL: AGE DISCRIMINATION AND AGE-BASED HARASSMENT

Did you know that harassment based on age is a form of age discrimination? 𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Treating an employee or applicant less...

THE UNDERREPORTING OF AGE DISCRIMINATION IN HIRING AND THE WORKPLACE

The underreporting of age discrimination in hiring and the workplace is one of the least talked-about reasons why age-based targeting remains rampant in hiring and the workplace...

GETTING INVOLVED IN PROTECTING THE LEGAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OF PEOPLE 40+50+60+

Raising awareness about age-based targeting and taking action against age-based targeting deliver two different outcomes. Both are important. Anyone...

TAKING ACTION AGAINST AGE-BASED TARGETING IN HIRING AND THE WORKPLACE

We often write and share posts about how age-based targeting in hiring and the workplace continues to negatively impact job seekers, job applicants, job...

WHO SAYS OLDER PEOPLE CAN'T LEARN NEW TECHNOLOGY?

I'm 71 years strong. I'm 3/4 of the way through building my full-service, in-depth advocacy website - by myself. When I started this journey: 😱I had no...

MISCONCEPTION ABOUT OLDER PEOPLE 40+50+60+ AND NEW TECHNOLOGY

Today, I'm highlighting how misconceptions about job seekers, job applicants, job candidates, and workers 40+50+60+ can lead to age discrimination in hiring...

MULTIGENERATIONAL VERSUS AGE INCLUSIVE WORKFORCES

Did you know companies tend to be more resistant to adopting age-inclusive policies than multi-generational policies? That's because age discrimination...

MOST COMPANIES DO NOT HAVE A MULTIGENERATIONAL WORKFORCE IN PLACE

It all began when we were kids. How many times have you been on the receiving end of the below responses whenever you asked WHY you needed to perform a...

CHALLENGING OUTDATED PERCEPTIONS AGAINST PEOPLE 40+50+60+

Shades of gray-OH, MY! What you're about to read may seem a little controversial. And no, I'm not referring to the book and movie I have neither read nor seen.

WHY I BECAME AN AGE INCLUSION ADVOCATE

At 71 years strong, I have overcome sex discrimination, harassment, the glass ceiling, and age discrimination-without going to court. But I always consulted with an attorney first.

AGEISM, AGE BIAS, AGE DISCRIMINATION. HOW THESE TERMS DIFFER

AGEISM. AGE BIAS. AGE DISCRIMINATION. For those of us 40+50+60+, we use these terms frequently. However, did you ever stop to think if you are using these terms correctly?

WHEN CORRECT WORDS MATTER

"Ageism is illegal." I have seen this phrase used incorrectly on LinkedIn over and over again. Why is this phrase misused continually?

EEOC Press Release: EEOC Sues Amer Sports for Retaliation

FEDERAL LAWSUIT SAYS RECREATIONAL GEAR COMPANY FIRED EMPLOYEE AFTER HE COMPLAINED ABOUT AGE DISCRIMINATION Here are a few excerpts from the Press...

THE DANGER ZONE OF AGE DISCRIMINATION

🚨𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘: "Hey, if it's OK with the boss, it's OK with me, too." Discriminatory behavior takes root and spreads throughout an organization without any consequences...

STANDING UP FOR YOURSELF DOES NOT MEAN GOING IT ALONE

YOU hold more power than you know. Over the years, we have been conditioned to accept or walk away from injustice. Oppressors want us to believe it's their way or the highway...

AGE DOES NOT LIMIT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

💡Age does NOT limit career opportunities. 💯When we ADOPT a VICTIM mindset that our age is to blame for our situation, we morph into REACTIVE mode. 💪I get...

I WAS THE TARGET OF AGE DISCRIMINATION UNTIL I BECOME PROACTIVE INSTEAD OF REACTIVE

I became the target of age discrimination in the workplace by a clique of 3 younger women when I was in my early 60s. I'm now 71 years strong. But the BIG...

The Domino Effect of Age Discrimination in Hiring and the Workplace

What is the definition of "The Domino Effect of Age Discrimination in Hiring and the Workplace?" When we think of age discrimination in hiring and the...

AGE DISCRIMINATION IS NOT JUST A YOU OR ME PROBLEM.

AGE DISCRIMINATION is NOT just a YOU or ME PROBLEM. It's EVERYONE's problem.

AARP RELEASES NEW AGE DISCRIMINATION STATISTICS ON WORKERS 50+

🔥AARP BRINGING THE RECEIPTS!!! AARP just released its new RESEARCH REPORT, "AARP Research: Age Discrimination Against Workers Age 50+ Persists" which is part... | 11 comments on LinkedIn

CHANGE YOUR MINDSET - CHANGE YOUR LIFE

🙌IT'S AGEISM AWARENESS DAY. CHANGE YOUR MINDSET, CHANGE YOUR LIFE! ⚡The people have ALWAYS had the POWER to stand up to hiring and workplace discrimination...

THE PEOPLE HOLD THE POWER TO OVERCOME AGE DISCRIMINATION

🙌Happy Tuesday to ALL! This week, I'm sharing some personal quotes on positivity, empowerment, growth mindset, self-advocacy, age discrimination, and more...

SELF ADVOCACY: COPING WITH CHALLENGES - THE FOUR CHOICES

This week, I've been helping people 40+50+60+ better understand the importance of and benefits received from practicing SELF-ADVOCACY in hiring and the workplace...

SELF ADVOCACY IN HIRING AND THE WORKPLACE: BECOME A VICTOR INSTEAD OF A VICTIM

I'm 71 years strong. Over the years, I faced harassment, sex discrimination, the glass ceiling, and age discrimination. I emerged the VICTOR in EVERY...

LEARN TO BECOME A VICTOR AND OVERCOME AGE DISCRIMIMATION

CHANGE YOUR MINDSET. CHANGE YOUR LIFE! This week, I'm focusing on SELF-ADVOCACY and how you can realize the POWER YOU HOLD in overcoming hiring and...

EEOC PRESS RELEASE - Builders FirstSource Sued by EEOC for Age & Disability Discrimination

FEDERAL SUIT CHARGES MANAGER WRONGLY ASSUMED WORKER WAS TOO OLD AND DISABLED. Below are a few excerpts from the EEOC's Press Release: "SEATTLE - A building...

EEOC PRESS RELEASE - EEOC Sues Inova Surgery Center, LLC for Disability & Age Discrimination

FEDERAL AGENCY CHARGES MEDICAL PROVIDER FIRED EMPLOYEE WHILE SHE WAS RECOVERING FROM SURGERY AND REPLACED HER WITH YOUNGER, LESS-QUALIFIED CO-WORKERS Below...

EEOC PRESS RELEASE - Crab Knight to Pay $30,000 in EEOC Age Discrimination Suit

FEDERAL AGENCY CHARGED DAYTONA BEACH SEAFOOD RESTAURANT UNLAWFULLY TERMINATED EMPLOYEE BECAUSE OF HER AGE. Below are a few excerpts from the EEOC's Press...

ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF HOW EMPLOYERS DISGUISE AGE DISCRIMINATION DURING HIRING

AGE DISCRIMINATION ALERT! HEAD'S UP FOR ANYONE 40+50+60+: Job seeker, job applicant, job candidate, and worker. Here is another way companies get away...

EEOC PRESS RELEASE - EEOC Research Finds Unequal Opportunity in High Tech

EEOC RESEARCH FINDS UNEQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN THE HIGH TECH SECTOR AND WORKFORCE - PRESS RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2024. This is an extremely newsworthy report...

EEOC Press Release - Ohio Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility to Pay $150,000

SETTLES FEDERAL LAWSUIT NURSING AND REHABILITATION FACILITY FIRED PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT BECAUSE OF HIS AGE AND SEX

EEOC Press Release - EEOC Sues HCL America for Age and National Origin Discrimination

FEDERAL AGENCY CHARGES TECH COMPANY REJECTED JOB APPLICANT BECAUSE HE IS "TOO OLD" AND INDIAN

RESUME FOCUS FOR JOB SEEKERS 40+50+60+

KUDOS, Adam Broda! Your post is especially helpful to job seekers 40+50+60+ needing to be more concise with their job history on their resumes-but keeping...

EEOC Press Release: Hatzel & Buehler to Pay $500,000 to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Suit

NEW JERSEY BRANCH SUBJECTED OLDER WORKERS TO DISCRIMINATORY HIRING AND RECRUITMENT PRACTICES, FEDERAL AGENCY CHARGED Below are several excerpts from the Press...

EEOC Press Release: Dollar General to Pay $295,000 in EEOC Age Discrimination, Harassment, and...

SETTLES FEDERAL CHARGES RETAILER HARASSED OLDER MANAGERS AND FIRED THOSE WHO REPORTED THE HARASSMENT. Below are several excerpts from the Press Release: "ST....

OLDER PEOPLE AND NEW TECHNOLOGY

GREETINGS, AND HAPPY MEME MONDAY! For all of you 40+50+60+ awesome folks--the next time someone brings up this subject, you'll know EXACTLY how to respond.

PRESS RELEASE: EEOC Sues Smithfield Foods for Age Discrimination

FEDERAL AGENCY CHARGES FOOD PROCESSING COMPANY FIRED EMPLOYEE BECAUSE OF AGE. This lawsuit was filed by the EEOC after first attempting to reach a...

EEOC PRESS RELEASE - Maximum Security to Pay $22,500

FEDERAL AGENCY CHARGED SECURITY COMPANY MADE DISPARAGING COMMENTS AND FIRED 57-YEAR-OLD EMPLOYEE AFTER HEART ATTACK. Below are a few excerpts from the Press...

AGEISM. AGE BIAS. AGE DISCRIMINATION. THE SAME OR DIFFERENT? A PRESENTATION

Last week, I published the results of my monthly research poll for April. The question: How do you define AGE DISCRIMINATION, AGE BIAS, AND AGEISM?

EEOC Press Release - Covenant Woods to Pay $78,000 to Settle EEOC Disability and Age...

"SETTLES FEDERAL CHARGES RETIREMENT COMMUNITY FIRED LONG-TENURED RECEPTIONIST BECAUSE OF AGE AND DISABILITY" Here is an excerpt from the Press...

EEOC Press Release: Gregg Orr Auto to Pay $325,000 to Resolve Disability and Age Discrimination...

EEOC PRESS RELEASE: Gregg Orr Auto to Pay $325,000 Resolve Disability and Age Discrimination Lawsuit.

Urbana Schools District No. 116 to Pay $206,301 in EEOC Age Discrimination Lawsuit

Settlement Follows Court Order Finding the District Limited Compensation of Teachers Based on Age. There is a lot to unpack in today's EEOC Press Release, so...

The Big Myth About Job Seekers and Employees 40+50+60+

The biggest PET PEEVE among people 40+50+60+, according to my monthly LinkedIn Poll for March, was the MYTH that older people have an inability to learn new...

LINKEDIN RESEARCH POLL RESULTS AND ANALYSIS - MARCH 2024

YOUR vote MATTERS, and here are the RESULTS to PROVE it! The results and analysis are IN for my March research poll focusing on pet peeve myths in hiring...

WEBCOMIC - EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING - 3/24 EDITION

Greetings, all! Welcome to the March 2024 edition of "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING." We are now in our second year and going strong!

LINDA KIRK RESEARCH POLL AND ANALYSIS - NOVEMBER 2023

YOUR vote MATTERS, and here are the RESULTS to PROVE it!

EEOC Press Release - Scripps Clinical Medical Group to Pay $6.875 Million

US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) PRESS RELEASE, December 19, 2023, addresses the recent settlement agreement.

PRESS RELEASE: EEOC Wins Summary Judgment Against Urbana School District No. 116

CHICAGO - A federal judge ruled in favor of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on November 7, 2023 that Urbana School District No. 116 in...

LINDA KIRK, LLC, POLL RESULTS AND ANALYSIS - OCTOBER 2023

YOUR vote MATTERS, and here are the RESULTS to PROVE it!

The 40+50+60+ Demographic and Why It Matters

Have you ever wondered WHY I refer to the 40+50+60+ age demographic instead of 40+ or over 40 when I write about age discrimination and ageism, and more?

PRESS RELEASE: EEOC Sues Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC, for Age Discrimination

Car Rental Company Intentionally Failed to Hire Older Management Trainees, Federal Agency Charges. Below are several excerpts from the Press Release:

"EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING" - AUGUST 2023 EDITION

😁Welcome to the AUGUST edition of my MONTHLY 6-panel comic strip entitled, "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING."

LINDA KIRK, LLC RESEARCH POLL RESULTS/ANALYSIS - AGE DISCRIMINATION - 8.23

YOUR vote MATTERS, and here are the RESULTS to PROVE it! The results and analysis are in from my August research poll focusing on age discrimination.

PRESS RELEASE: EEOC Sues HCA Healthcare for Race, National Origin and Age Discrimination and...

Nashville-based for-profit provider of graduate medical education fired employee for making a discrimination complaint, Federal agency charges.

EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING - JULY EDITION 2023

Welcome to the JULY edition of my MONTHLY 6-panel comic strip entitled, "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING."

Reality's Flipside for Job Seekers 40+50+60+

"We like having somewhere to go, something that needs to be done, and everybody likes to feel needed." This quote (appearing in the WSJ article) sums up the piece nicely.

EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING - JUNE 2023 EDITION

Welcome to the JUNE edition of my MONTHLY 6-panel comic strip entitled, "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING."

PRESS RELEASE: EEOC Sues Hatzel & Buehler, Inc., for Age Discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sues Hatzel & Buehler, Inc., for Age Discrimination.

PRESS RELEASE: EEOC Sues Pete's Car Smart for Age and Disability Discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sues Pete’s Car Smart for Age and Disability Discrimination.

EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING - In the May Spotlight: Keywords

Welcome to the May edition of my MONTHLY 6-panel comic strip entitled, "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING." For those of you tuning in for the first time, I decided to create a comic strip just for us 40+50+60+ AWESOME people because—well, no one else was doing it, at least not in the POSITIVE way I wanted.

AGEISM AND AGE DISCRIMINATION: THE SAME OR DIFFERENT?

Back by popular demand: Age discrimination and ageism—the same or different?

Two April Research Polls - Results/Analyses Are In!

YOUR vote MATTERS, and here are the RESULTS to PROVE it! IT’S A 2FER FOR APRIL! The results and analyses are IN for my TWO research polls focusing on JOB SEARCH LENGTH and AUTO-REJECTIONS of 40+50+60+ job seekers and applicants.

"EXCUSE ME...YOU BIAS IS SHOWING." Monthly Spotlight: Job Applicants and The ATS

Welcome to my MONTHLY 6-panel comic strip entitled "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING." This comic strip is number THREE in the series.

KEYWORDS/PHRASES USED TO DISCOURAGE JOB SEEKERS 40+50+60+

What do all the words and phrases in my WORD CLOUD have in common? All of these words and phrases are results of job posting keyword searches I conducted YESTERDAY on LinkedIn.

Job Postings in a Perfect World

It's Friday Fun Day! If you are in the protected class of 40+50+60+ in hiring and the workplace, this post is for you. If you are a consultant, hiring manager, recruiter, or resume writer, this post is also for you. Today, I'm focusing on job postings and how they might look in a perfect world.

EEOC Press Release - EEOC Sues J&M Industries, Inc., for Age Discrimination

💥𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 - The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sues J&M Industries for Age Discrimination. Here is a brief excerpt...

Press Release - EEOC Sues Exact Sciences Laboratories for Age Discrimination

💥𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 - The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sues Exact Sciences Laboratories for Age Discrimination. Here is a brief excerpt:

REFLECTIONS FROM A BADASS ON TURNING 70

WOO-HOO!!! I’m officially 70 today! Let’s get this party started!

Research Poll Results - Overqualified

The results and analysis are IN for my monthly research poll focusing on the word 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗗. My March research poll focuses on the popular term 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗗 aimed at job applicants 40+50+60+ and used to REJECT them during the hiring process.

Excuse Me...Your Bias is Showing. In the Monthly Spotlight: Resumes

Welcome to my MONTHLY cartoon strip entitled EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING. This cartoon strip is number TWO in the series.

Age Discrimination - Testing People's Knowledge Globally on LinkedIn

The results and analysis of my February research poll are complete and ready to share. My research poll question: How comfortable do you feel with your knowledge of age discrimination in your country?

How Would You Finish This Sentence?

Imagine living in a world without age discrimination and ageism. How do YOU envision that world? How would YOU be directly impacted? How would people close to you be directly impacted? Take a moment and focus on what it would be like to live in an inclusive workplace, community, society, and more.

Bonnie Raitt, 73, Wins Song of the Year At the 64th Grammys

Happy Monday to ALL! I thought I would share a little Monday Motivation to help reinforce your positive mindset for the week: At 73, Bonnie Raitt is still bringin' it and making us proud! Last night, Bonnie won the Grammy for Best Song at the 64th Grammy Awards for "Just Like That."

Boomer Bashin' Is No Longer in Fashion. It Means Your Bias Is Showing.

🛑OK…It’s time to STOP the BOOMER BASHING. I’m fired up after reading very recent commentary by LinkedIn News editorial staff entitled: “Boomers’ Retirement Woes.”

Excuse Me...Your Bias Is Showing

Welcome to my FIRST un-cartoon strip in carousel format entitled EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING. I'm putting the spotlight-in an entertaining way--on age discrimination and ageism in hiring, the workplace, and society, from the perspective of 40+, 50+, and 60+ people globally.

Celebrating the OVER not UNDER Lists

Santa isn’t the only one making a list and checking it twice this Holiday Season.

Freelancing - Freedom From Employment Age Discrimination

Do you believe your livelihood and future should NOT be decided by others and businesses ACTIVELY practicing age discrimination?

Ageism and Age Discrimination: The Same or Different?

How do you definite these two terms?

Tackling Age Discrimination Begins With Your Mindset

Before you learn how to FIGHT age discrimination, you need to: ▶Become your own advocate. ▶Acquire some basic knowledge. ▶Change how you think, feel, and act toward age discrimination. ▶Replace the words I CAN’T with I CAN!

How to Become a Fighter Against Age Discrimination

I know this subject very well, as I have faced AGE DISCRIMINATION up close and personal.

The Gray Brick Wall - Age Discrimination & Ageism In Hiring

Several years ago, I faced age discrimination and ageism IN HIRING for the FIRST time.

Lilly USA Sued by EEOC for Nationwide Age Discrimination

In Case You Missed It.

Ageism Awareness Day: Taking Action is Where the Rubber Meets the Road

Hello friends, it’s October 7th--international Ageism Awareness Day! I want to know what YOU are doing TODAY to HELP the cause.

What is POWADA?

What is POWADA, and what is its relation to workers in the US who are 40+, 50+, and 60+?

FLASHPOINT: AGEISM AND AGE DISCRIMINATION

The FIRING of Lisa LaFlamme is the FLASH POINT.

GRAY HAIR. SO WUT? I WAS BORN WITH IT!

😱Shades of gray-OH, MY! What you're about to read may seem a little controversial.

How Do You Define Ageism and Age Discrimination? Linda Kirk LinkedIn Poll Results/Analysis

How do you define ageism and age discrimination? Look no further than my analysis from my recent LinkedIn Poll: HOW DO YOU DEFINE AGEISM AND AGE DISCRIMINATION?

Chipping Away at Ageism and Age Discrimination--On Deck: Advertising Agencies

Can we all agree that people 40+, 50+, and 60+ continue to be portrayed unfairly in advertising? To help back up this statement, I went to the source.

Don't Let Ageism Dictate Your Future - Seize the Day by Freelancing!

Are you FED UP with AGE DISCRIMINATION continuing to run RAMPANT in HIRING, destroying YOUR chances of living your dreams?

Age Discrimination--Yes or No? Words Matter

Why not take a few minutes and test your knowledge with AARP's quiz? I did. I guarantee you will learn something new at the same time.

EEOC Sues Novo Nordisk for Age Discrimination

Pharmaceutical Company Denied Obesity Care Specialist a Lateral Transfer Based on Her Age, Federal Agency Charges.

I'm 69. I've Earned Every Wrinkle, Squint & Laugh Line. They Tell A Story. Botox Would Only Ruin...

Here is Your Monday Morning Meme with a twist--it's about me and how I live my BEST life at 69.

Today is June 9th. It's International Age Diversity Day.

Did you know that June 9 is #InternationalAgeDiversityDay? Is your place of employment honoring and celebrating this day?

AARP-National Geographic Aging Study Released Today!

💥 BREAKING NEWS 💥: The new AARP-National Geographic "Second Half of Life Study" was released today. The study includes 2,500 people from 18 to 80+.

Age Discrimination Against Job Applicants and Employees 40+ Means 40+, 50+, and 60+

Have you ever wondered WHY I refer to the 40+, 50+, and 60+ age groups instead of 40+ or over 40 when I write about age discrimination?

EEOC Celebrates Older Americans Month with Key Updates

See the list of relevant EEOC key updates. Link provided to the News Release in its entirety.

WE Are Not the Problem. Age Discrimination is the Problem.

WHO are the TARGETS of the following statements:

Perception vs. Reality

What is the FIRST thing that comes to mind when viewing this collage? Be honest.

Once Upon A Time...

ONCE UPON A TIME, 65 was considered the benchmark for retirement.

Age Diversity Means 40+, 50+, and 60+

My PSA and Reminder: Age Discrimination is ILLEGAL

Good afternoon businesses, HR personnel, hiring managers, resume writers, recruiters, consultants, and anyone else involved in the hiring process. And...

The Right to Work vs. Age Discrimination

The Right to Work and Applicants and Employees 40+, 50+, and 60+

The Forgotten

I feel for the thousands of people who lose their jobs through mass layoffs and anyone who loses a job through no fault of their own. No one deserves ... 16 comments on LinkedIn

Do You Know if the Company You are Applying to Practices Age Diversity?

If you are over a certain age, here's ONE tip that may help you from WASTING time applying to companies that DO NOT practice age diversity. Be prepared...

Ageism is Alive and Well in Advertising

Ageism is alive and well everywhere. Advertising can positively or negatively impact society's perception of an older person/older worker/older job applicant...

House Passes Bill to Prohibit Age Discrimination Against Job Applicants

The US House of Representatives passed legislation last Thursday that would prohibit employers from discriminating against job applicants because of their...

What Do We Have In Common?

They say age is just a number. Or is it???

Baby Boomers Aren't the ONLY Generation Negatively Impacted by Ageism

DID YOU KNOW...The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) (29 U.S.

Michael Jordan's Quote Speaks to All Generations

Who would have thought that Michael Jordan's quote would be so appropriate and applicable to AGEISM?

AGE BIAS AND THE ATS

Many recruiters, HR professionals, resume writers, consultants, and even vendors insist that age bias in ATS software is a myth. 💥 IT IS NOT. AI-driven...

THE DOUBLE WHAMMY: AGE DISCRIMINATION IN PERSON AND HIDING IN CYBERSPACE

Did you know that Amazon scrapped an AI recruiting program several years ago? Amazon discovered it was discriminating against women.

The Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Tori Whaley, aPHR thanks for posting this video giving folks some inside scoop on the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). If I may, I would like to include...

SETTLEMENT - EEOC vs ITUTORGROUP LAWSUIT

FIRST ALGORITHMIC AGE DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT SETTLED.

Joint Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automated Systems

BREAKING NEWS – Washington, DC: Four US Federal agencies released a JOINT STATEMENT today regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

During the past several weeks, I have perused more than a few comments on LinkedIn from job applicants 40+50+60+ stating they received REJECTION emails LESS than a MINUTE after submitting their online job applications. Several more job applicants 40+50+60+ stated they received REJECTION emails in 20 seconds or less after submission.

Meet Keith E. Sonderling, EEOC Commissioner

Today, I want to introduce you to Keith E. Sonderling, Commissioner of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Age Discrimination Double Whammy - In Your Face and Hiding in Cyberspace

How many software programs like the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) are infected by bias built directly into the software used by millions of companies, yet the flaws go unnoticed?

EEOC/OFCCP Roundtable: "Decoded"

This is my update on the EEOC/OFCCP Roundtable held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

Save the Date! EEOC + OFCCP AI Roundtable: "Decoded"

The EEOC is NOT sitting idly by when it comes to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and hiring.

First Algorithmic Age Discrimination Case Filed by the EEOC

On May 5, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed its FIRST algorithmic AGE discrimination case, suing a company that the EEOC said...

In the News - EEOC and DOJ Release Guidance and Technical Documents

If you think no one is paying attention to potential legal issues surrounding algorithms, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in hiring...

The Case for Federal Regulation - Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

Do you know if artificial intelligence (AI) played a part in rejecting your resume? What if the culprit was a piece of code?

A Meeting of the Minds: The ATS and Job Applicants

Did you know that artificial intelligence (AI) can HELP job applicants stuck in what feels like the never-ending cycle of Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Resume Roulette?

EEOC Initiative on AI and Algorithmic Fairness in Hiring and in the Workplace

What is happening RIGHT NOW to address artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) concerns in hiring and the workplace? PLENTY! The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Initiative on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Algorithmic Fairness is underway.

Recruiting AI Systems - In the Spotlight and Under More Scrutiny

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSes) are invisible villains negatively impacting millions of job applicants, including older job applicants 40+, 50+, and 60+ years of age.

THE YELLOW-BELLIED SWOOPENPOOPER

It's Friday Fun Day. Let's celebrate with a meme! 👉 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙔𝙀𝙇𝙇𝙊𝙒-𝘽𝙀𝙇𝙇𝙄𝙀𝘿 𝙎𝙒𝙊𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙉𝙋𝙊𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙍: Known to many. Actual sightings 0. 👉 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙍𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙄𝘾𝙎: The swoopenpooper can take on many shapes, depending on its target. A swoopenpooper strikes without warning. It NEVER acknowledges your post with a like or other emoji.

CHASING UNICORNS IS AN EMPTY FAIRYTALE

😲 Geez-Louise! I read a post this morning about an employer that has conducted 30 interviews, yet they are still searching for the perfect candidate. 🙄 Employers, c'mon. 💯 You need to do better. 🌎 The job seekers are out there - millions of them!

Linda Kirk LinkedIn Research Poll Analysis - Personal Profile Banners - January 2024

YOUR vote MATTERS, and here are the RESULTS to PROVE it! The results and analysis are IN for my January research poll focusing on how the 40+50+60+ age demographics feel about their LinkedIn personal profile banners.

KEYWORDS/PHRASES USED TO DISCOURAGE JOB SEEKERS 40+50+60+

What do all the words and phrases in my WORD CLOUD have in common? These words and phrases result from job posting keyword searches I conducted YESTERDAY on LinkedIn.

How to Become a Freelancer at 40+, 50+, and 60+

This week, we are learning about non-traditional ways to earn an income at 40+, 50+, and 60+.

YOU DO YOU

No one else can do what you do the way you do it. That's what sets you apart from everyone else.

Don't Let Age Discrimination Dictate Your Future - Seize the Day by Freelancing

Are you FED UP with AGE DISCRIMINATION, a.k.a. AGEISM continuing to run RAMPANT in HIRING, destroying YOUR chances of living your dreams?

OH, SNAP! A GAP!

🔎 Ever feel like you and your resume are under a magnifying glass during an interview?

Imagine a World Where Everyone Works from Home

Work from home, aka WFH. Imagine a world where EVERYONE works from home. Doesn't that sound wonderful? Then: Ask a hotel housekeeper. Ask an EMT. ...

Make Six Figures - Become a Gig Worker at Any Age

Are you 40 something, 50 something, or 60 something? Are you currently job searching, currently without a job, unhappy in your current role, or just ...

Jeepers Creepers!!! Ghosting Job Seekers!!!

GHOSTING is a SILENT form of REJECTION that knows NO words. It is comprised of the GHOSTER and the GHOSTEE. Ghosting can be IMPERSONAL for the ghoster,...

Ghosting Job Applicants can Come Back to Haunt You

Seriously, when did GHOSTING jump the shark from dating apps to the business world? I'm specifically talking about the ghosting of job candidates, no matter...

The LinkedIn Carousel - The Long and the Short of It

Is it just me, or have carousel posts on LinkedIn grown a little lengthy lately?

STOP IT! Is This Phrase Helping or Hurting Your Brand?

How does this graphic make you feel? What emotion does this graphic immediately evoke? Today, I’m sharing my thoughts on the phrase STOP IT. What it is—and more importantly--what it isn’t.

Why Your Uploaded Image to LinkedIn Is Out of Focus and How to Fix It

Are you beginning to use digital images to complement your kick-ass content here on LinkedIn? Are your images not looking quite right? There is a solution! Read on.

Consultative Sales 101: NEVER ASSUME

I can't begin to tell you how many times I've drawn upon my quote from many years ago to illustrate to sales teams the importance of understanding a customer's needs before making a sales pitch, aka matching features and benefits.

Reimagine That - Marketing Pitch to City of Danville and Pittsylvania County, Virginia

Compelling new hire pitch for head of tourism.

Linda Kirk Training - Customer Engagement and Sales Tips - Kroger

Consultative sales basics for beginners .

Video is King - 30+ Video Marketing Statistics (2021 UPDATE)

Wow! If this article by Small Biz Genius does not incentivize you to start creating marketing videos, I do not know what to tell you.

Biggest Email Marketing Mistake and How to Avoid It

Have you ever signed up for a newsletter, blog, etc., only to receive frequent solicitation emails from that business?

Video Marketing is Here to Stay

Video is King - 30+ Video Marketing Statistics in 2021

Dealing with Rejection

Rejection. Everyone's experienced rejection at some point, and I don't know anyone who gravitates towards it.

Tina Turner: Simply...The Best

Sipping on a Diet Coke poolside in the summer of 1984 might sound a tad nostalgic without much else to go on, and you would be right--except for one thing: Tina Turner.

Gordon Lightfoot - Sing On, My Friend

Here is my tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, one of Canada's native sons and national treasures. Lightfoot passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1st. He was...

Reflections From a Badass on Turning 70

WOO-HOO!!! I’m officially 70 today! Let’s get this party started!

Bonnie Raitt, 73, Wins Song of the Year At the 64th Grammys

Happy Monday to ALL! I thought I would share a little Monday Motivation to help reinforce your positive mindset for the week: At 73, Bonnie Raitt is still bringin' it and making us proud! Last night, Bonnie won the Grammy for Best Song at the 64th Grammy Awards for "Just Like That."

HALF FULL? HALF EMPTY?

I will turn 70 in March 2023. For me, a positive attitude is everything.

FLASH POINT: Ageism and Age Discrimination - The Firing of Lisa LaFlamme

The firing of Lisa LaFlamme is the FLASH POINT.

Yay! Today is National Dog Day/International Dog Day!

To help celebrate our four-legged friends and fur babies, I'm sharing 2 photos of my fur baby, Jesse James.

WOODSTOCK: AUGUST 15-18, 1969

Where were you 53 years ago, August 15-18, 1969?

LAUGHTER IS GOOD MEDICINE

When was the last time you laughed? I don't mean a snicker or a giggle. I mean an all-consuming, uncontrollable, gut-wrenching laugh-a-thon.

Joni Mitchell - Still Bringin' It at 78

Over this past weekend, 9-time Grammy winner, Joni Mitchell, surprised a MULTIGENERATIONAL crowd of adoring fans.

Wishing Everyone a Happy Fourth of July!

I don't have anything clever to say today. I think The Fourth of July does OK all by itself. But I want to add a little bit of POSITIVITY.

Happy Canada Day to My Canadian Friends!

OH, CANADA! Canada will always remain near and dear to my heart.

OLDER PEOPLE VS. NEW TECHNOLOGY

GREETINGS, AND HAPPY MEME MONDAY! For all of you 40+50+60+ awesome folks--the next time someone brings up this subject, you'll know EXACTLY how to...

BIASED JOB INTERVIEW

Happy Monday, friends! My Monday Meme is back, if only for today. Creating memes is something I absolutely LOVE. Today's meme topic is biased job interviews, which has been the focus of my infotainment this month, including my monthly comic strip, "Excuse Me...Your Bias Is Showing."

Happy New Year!!! May 2023 Be Filled With Open Doors.

May your year be filled with open doors leading to all of your heart's desires.

ANTLERS? THIS...IS MY PARTY HAT!

Jesse James--aka Outlaw Dog--aka Party Animal! Just stopping in to give everyone a chuckle and a wish for a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to ALL! May all your dreams be MEMES!

GRAY HAIR. SO WUT? I WAS BORN WITH IT!

Shades of gray-OH, MY! What you're about to read may seem a little controversial.

LAUGHTER IS GOOD MEDICINE

When was the last time you laughed? I don't mean a snicker or a giggle. I mean an all-consuming, uncontrollable, gut-wrenching laugh-a-thon.

SHARK WEAK

My Monday Meme for you today celebrates SHARK WEEK in the US, July 24-30! As a bonus, I have included some shark and shark-related facts and video clips.

A POSITIVE ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING

ATTITUDE affects how we look, feel, dress, interact with others, tackle our work, recover from losses and setbacks, view the world, and more.

OH, SNAP! A GAP!

🔎 Ever feel like you and your resume are under a magnifying glass during an interview?

WHEN YOU COME TO A FORK IN THE ROAD TAKE IT

Good morning, friends! Here is your MONDAY MORNING MEME. It may be silly, but that's the way my funny bone was feeling this past weekend.

I'M 69. I'VE EARNED EVERY WRINKLE, SQUINT & LAUGH LINE. THEY TELL A STORY. BOTOX WOULD ONLY RUIN...

Here is Your Monday Morning Meme with a twist.

IT'S 2022. WELCOME TO YOUR INTERVIEW.

Greetings, and happy Monday, everyone! Your Monday Morning Meme-DELIVERED. This meme is the second in a weekly series launched on Memorial Day. I ...

WHEN YOU READ A LINKEDIN POST ONLY TO FIND THE ATTACHED ARTICLE REQUIRES A SUBSCRIPTION TO ACCESS IT

OK, I've decided to do it. Today, I'm launching a NEW addition to my repertoire-MEMES!

MY RESUME VS. THE ATS--FACEOFF--WHAT IT FEELS LIKE SOME DAYS!

I had a lengthy post to share, but it's late in the day, so I thought I would post this 12-second video instead. As you can see, I'm having fun experimenting with a meme today.

JEEPERS CREEPERS!!! GHOSTING JOB SEEKERS!!!

I don't know when ghosting jumped the shark from dating apps to the business world.

REFLECTIONS FROM A BADASS ON TURNING 70

WOO-HOO!!! I’m officially 70 today! Let’s get this party started!

WOODSTOCK: AUGUST 15-18, 1969

Where were you 53 years ago, August 15-18, 1969?

CHIPPING AWAY AT AGEISM AND AGE DISCRIMINATION--ON DECK: ADVERTISING AGENCIES

Can we all agree that people 40+, 50+, and 60+ continue to be portrayed unfairly in advertising? To help back up this statement, I went to the source.

TRADITIONAL WORK VS. FREELANCE - CAN YOU SPOT THE DIFFERENCE?

Which questions pertain to traditional work versus freelance work?

Fourth of July Design with Animation

This was my animated design to accompany a LinkedIn post I prepared for July 4th.

CONSULTATIVE SELLING 101: NEVER ASSUME

"The quickest way to lose a client's interest--AND DRIVE THEM AWAY FROM YOU-- is to ASSUME their needs and tell them what you think they want." ~ Linda Kirk

LinkedIn Profile Banner - Advocacy

This is a sample banner I created using my LINDA KIRK, LLC brand kit. I also created my business logo. I create personal/business banners for every social media platform. This is a CUSTOM banner.

"EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING" - HOLIDAY EDITION 12/24

Greetings, all! Welcome to the special holiday edition of "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING." For those of you tuning in for the first time, I created my...

EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING. MAY 2024 EDITION

Greetings, all! Welcome to the May 2024 edition of "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING." We are well into our second year and going strong!

EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING - APRIL 2024 EDITION

Greetings, all! Welcome to the April 2024 edition of "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING." We are now in our second year and going strong!

WEBCOMIC - EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING - 3/24 EDITION

Greetings, all! Welcome to the March 2024 edition of "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING." We are now in our second year and going strong!

WEBCOMIC: EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING - In the Monthly Spotlight: Retirement Redefined

Greetings, all! Welcome to the February 2024 edition of "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING." We are now in our second year and going strong!

"EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING" - A MONTHLY WEBCOMIC - JANUARY 2024 EDITION

Greetings, all! I am pleased to announce that my webcomic, "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING," has a NEW ADDITION for 2024-CHARACTERS!!! I can't believe it remained popular last year with only speech bubbles!

EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING COMIC STRIP-DECEMBER 2023 EDITION

Greetings All! Welcome to the December edition of "Excuse Me...Your Bias is Showing." I have a SPECIAL SURPRISE I'm revealing this month!

"EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING" - NOVEMBER 2023 EDITION

Welcome to the NOVEMBER edition of my MONTHLY 6-panel comic strip entitled, "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING."

"EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING." How to Self-Advocate Against Repeated Age Bias During a Job...

Welcome to the OCTOBER edition of my MONTHLY 6-panel comic strip entitled, "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING."

"EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING." Using Self-Advocacy to Fight Against Age Discrimination in...

Welcome to the SEPTEMBER 2023 edition of my MONTHLY 6-panel comic strip entitled, "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING."

"EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING" - AUGUST 2023 EDITION

😁Welcome to the AUGUST edition of my MONTHLY 6-panel comic strip entitled, "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING."

EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING - JULY EDITION 2023

Welcome to the JULY edition of my MONTHLY 6-panel comic strip entitled, "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING."

EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING - JUNE 2023 EDITION

Welcome to the JUNE edition of my MONTHLY 6-panel comic strip entitled, "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING."

EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING - In the May Spotlight: Keywords

Welcome to the May edition of my MONTHLY 6-panel comic strip entitled, "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING." For those of you tuning in for the first time, I decided to create a comic strip just for us 40+50+60+ AWESOME people because—well, no one else was doing it, at least not in the POSITIVE way I wanted.

"EXCUSE ME...YOU BIAS IS SHOWING" Comic Strip - Job Applicants and The ATS

Welcome to my MONTHLY 6-panel comic strip entitled "EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING." This comic strip is number THREE in the series.

Excuse Me Your Bias is Showing. In the Monthly Spotlight: Resumes

Welcome to my MONTHLY cartoon strip entitled EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING. This cartoon strip is number TWO in the series.

EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING.

Welcome to my FIRST un-cartoon strip in carousel format entitled EXCUSE ME...YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING. I'm putting the spotlight-in an entertaining way--on age discrimination and ageism in hiring, the workplace, and society, from the perspective of 40+, 50+, and 60+ people globally.

MINDSET AND REFRAMING THOUGHTS

You can feel defeated by the negative actions of others. I know because I have been there-I am 71 years strong. Over the years, I have been the target of sex discrimination...

GETTING INVOLVED IN PROTECTING THE LEGAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OF PEOPLE 40+50+60+

Raising awareness about age-based targeting and taking action against age-based targeting deliver two different outcomes. Both are important. Anyone...

STANDING UP FOR YOURSELF DOES NOT MEAN GOING IT ALONE

YOU hold more power than you know. Over the years, we have been conditioned to accept or walk away from injustice. Oppressors want us to believe it's their way or the highway...

CHANGE YOUR MINDSET - CHANGE YOUR LIFE

🙌IT'S AGEISM AWARENESS DAY. CHANGE YOUR MINDSET, CHANGE YOUR LIFE! ⚡The people have ALWAYS had the POWER to stand up to hiring and workplace discrimination...

THE PEOPLE HOLD THE POWER TO OVERCOME AGE DISCRIMINATION

🙌Happy Tuesday to ALL! This week, I'm sharing some personal quotes on positivity, empowerment, growth mindset, self-advocacy, age discrimination, and more...

The Big Myth About Job Seekers and Employees 40+50+60+

The biggest PET PEEVE among people 40+50+60+, according to my monthly LinkedIn Poll for March, was the MYTH that older people have an inability to learn new...

My Personal Quote for the Day: Age Does NOT Limit Career Opportunities...

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Here is my personal quote for the day. #AgeBias #AgeDiscrimination #Ageism #Careers #Employees #Hiring #JobSeekers #WednesdayWisdom...

My Personal Quote for the Day - The Word Can't

Change your mindset, change your life. YES, YOU CAN! #Mindset #PositiveMindset #TakeChargeOfYourLife #ThursdayInspiration #ThursdayThoughts

My Personal Quote for the Day - Best Practices

It all began when we were kids. How many times have you been on the receiving end of the below responses whenever you asked WHY something needed to be done a certain way?

My Personal Quote for The Day - Badasses

I have a little surprise for all you BADASSES out there. Not only am I honoring you with a personal quote today, I've let ChatGPT4 in on the fun.

My Personal Quote for the Day - Journey Through Life

"Taking a journey through life is something we all do. It is how we navigate the go-through part that matters." ~Linda Kirk 6.28.22

My Personal Quote for the Day - Regrets

"REGRETS are about the ACTIONS we did NOT take when we had the CHANCE." ~ Linda Kirk

My Personal Quote for the Day - Change

Change can be daunting. Fear can be debilitating.

My Personal Quote for the Day - Listen to Your Gut

"If I get out of my own way long enough to listen to my gut, I always make the right decision." ~ Linda Kirk

You Do You

"When you listen to the naysayers and follow their lead, you become a product of who they are and who they want you to be." ~ Linda Kirk

Aging Positively

"I'm 69. I've earned every wrinkle, squint, and laugh line. They tell a story. Botox would only ruin that." ~ Linda Kirk

Consultative Selling 101: NEVER ASSUME

"The quickest way to lose a client's interest--AND DRIVE THEM AWAY FROM YOU-- is to ASSUME their needs and tell them what you think they want." ~ Linda Kirk

LINDA KIRK SLIDE PRESENTATION - THE SAME OR DIFFERENT?

AGEISM. AGE BIAS. AGE DISCRIMINATION. For those of us 40+50+60+, we use these terms frequently. However, did you ever stop to think if you are using these terms correctly?

RESEARCH POLL RESULTS AND ANALYSIS - MARCH 2024

YOUR vote MATTERS, and here are the RESULTS to PROVE it! The results and analysis are IN for my March research poll focusing on pet peeve myths in hiring...

RESEARCH POLL RESULTS & ANALYSIS - FEBRUARY 2024: RETIREMENT

YOUR vote MATTERS, and here are the RESULTS to PROVE it! The results and analysis are IN for my February research poll focusing on retirement.

LINDA KIRK RESEARCH POLL AND ANALYSIS - NOVEMBER 2023

YOUR vote MATTERS, and here are the RESULTS to PROVE it!

LINDA KIRK, LLC, RESEARCH POLL RESULTS AND ANALYSIS - OCTOBER 2023

YOUR vote MATTERS, and here are the RESULTS to PROVE it!

SETTLEMENT - EEOC vs. ITUTORGROUP LAWSUIT

FIRST ALGORITHMIC AGE DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT SETTLED.

LINDA KIRK, LLC RESEARCH POLL RESULTS/ANALYSIS - AGE DISCRIMINATION - 8.23

YOUR vote MATTERS, and here are the RESULTS to PROVE it! The results and analysis are IN for my August research poll focusing on AGE DISCRIMINATION.

AGEISM AND AGE DISCRIMINATION: THE SAME OR DIFFERENT?

Back by popular demand: Age discrimination and ageism—the same or different?

Two April Research Polls - Results/Analyses Are In!

YOUR vote MATTERS, and here are the RESULTS to PROVE it! IT’S A 2FER FOR APRIL! The results and analyses are IN for my TWO research polls focusing on JOB SEARCH LENGTH and AUTO-REJECTIONS of 40+50+60+ job seekers and applicants.

Research Poll Results - Overqualified

The results and analysis are IN for my monthly research poll focusing on the word 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗗. My March research poll focuses on the popular term 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗗 aimed at job applicants 40+50+60+ and used to REJECT them during the hiring process.

THE 3 COMMON MISTAKES SALESPEOPLE MAKE WHEN BACKCHANNELING

For Salespeople From a Business Owner.

How Do You Define Ageism and Age Discrimination? Linda Kirk Poll Results and Analysis

Here are the poll results/analysis from my LinkedIn Poll: HOW DO YOU DEFINE AGEISM AND AGE DISCRIMINATION?