If your early career includes relevant and important experience and achievements, you can mention it but, again, do not mention the years. You may, for example, create a brief section in your CV called "Early Experience" or "Pre- 2000 Experience". Instead of writing specific years in this section, e.g. "1990-1993", just write "three years".
Both in you CV and you profile on LinkedIn, always describe your experience with a specific focus on profit, revenues and operating effectiveness of the particular employer. "Achieved an increase in the company's services segment sales by 10% in one year. Contributed to a turnover reduction of traders by 10%."
One of the most common clichés about older people is their presumed inability to use modern technologies and communicate effectively. You can refute that by creating your profile on LinkedIn and connecting with other people in your profession or from your experience. Ask the contacts who know you well from mutual cooperation to confirm in your profile that you are an advanced communicator and user of modern technologies.
There is no need to attach your photo to a traditional CV, it would only lessen your chances. On LinkedIn, however, you are expected to present yourself as a professional with a professional photo. If you do not want your photo to be taken by a professional photographer, you should at least ask a younger person about your current photo. He or she could advise you, for example, on selecting the right clothes or make-up.
The older you are, the more likely it is that you are going to work with younger people. Try to prepare for job interviews with a younger friend who has a different style of communication than you and can give you advice on how to present yourself in the right way.
More tips on how to look for a job are available in our Job Search section.
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Article source Careerealism.com - career and job search blog