Sep 9, 2026 – 12.00pmThere’s a general suspicion among older job hunters that something is stacked against them. Be it artificial intelligence, algorithms or straight-out ageism, over-50s searching for work often find themselves rejected.There are still jobs to go around, but the hiring process is now more tedious for everyone involved as AI makes it easier to send in applications while simultaneously adding extra layers to the affair.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Emma McGrath-CohenReporterEmma McGrath-Cohen is a journalist for The Australian Financial Review. Message Emma on Signal @emmamc.26Fetching latest articles
Less ego, no school drop-offs: 7 reasons to hire over-50s
Job hunting after 50 can be a struggle, but HR experts say overlooking mature workers means missing out on proven experience and practical workplace wisdom.
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