Over the past month, I have noticed on Facebook that many older adults seek new jobs.

Time for older adults to seek new job prospects could be due to burnout from their current careers, a desire to earn additional income or the need to start working later to meet their financial obligations since their Social Security income is insufficient to cover their monthly expenses.

According to AARP, older adults should be aware of specific concerns when searching for employment.

To combat age bias, modify your resume to minimize age indicators. Omit graduation dates, as employers can estimate when you graduated. Concentrate on your job responsibilities from the last 15 years and highlight the skills you’ve developed.

When preparing to send out your resume, be mindful of changes in the job market. Emerging careers may leverage the skills you already possess.

Be vigilant about job opportunity scams. Scammers often pose as employers and request your confidential information. Additionally, fraudulent recruiters may ask for extensive personal details to obtain your private information for malicious purposes.

Be especially cautious when sharing your checking account information for direct deposit and your Social Security number, which may be required for payroll deductions for state and federal taxes. These requests can be a tactic to steal your information.

You might believe you’ve secured a job only to discover that you were scammed and let go before realizing what had happened.

Data entry and web development are two jobs increasingly replaced by artificial intelligence (AI). Suppose you have education or experience in these fields. Consider taking additional classes to learn new skills to enhance your job prospects, such as acquiring a foreign language.

Programs that are available for job seekers over 50 focus on creating polished resumes and preparing for the job market. Additionally, aging nontraditional students should explore resources available at their colleges. Career services centers can assist with resume writing, interviewing skills and job search strategies.

Here’s a fun fact for you: Did you know that if you are an alumnus from Youngstown State University, you can use the Office of Career Exploration and Development to help guide you with updating your resume and with interview assistance?

The Office of Career Exploration & Development is located at Jones Hall in Room 2002. Call (330) 941-3515 or email oced@ysu.edu for more information.

Trumbull County Job and Family Services Workforce Development Program offers various workshops to help you improve your resume and find jobs in the job market.

Workshops include: Social Media and the Hidden Job Market / In-demand Jobs and resume writing through Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) Center Orientation. Call 330-675-2179 or go to 280 N Park Ave Warren, Ohio 4448. The services are free.

Roberta Cykon is a Youngstown State University graduate and a licensed social worker and gerontologist. Roberta is in her second three-year term with the Trumbull County Senior Service Advisory Council. If you have any topics or questions you would like Roberta to discuss email her at rmcykon01@gmail.com.