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Older workers with low skills are the most likely to be left behind by the transition into better-paying jobs with better working conditions that do not undermine their health and quality of life. A report from OECD shares what government and employers can do to help older workers transition to higher paying, better-quality jobs. Take a look at the report: http://spr.ly/604793UjZ #CareerMobility #OlderWorkers #FutureofWork #JobMobility

AARP Foundation and two law firms recently filed an age discrimination class action lawsuit on behalf of a 67-year-old Virginia resident who applied to many positions at Raytheon but would not be considered because he was not a “recent college graduate” and had too much “experience.” Learn more about the case: http://spr.ly/60429HpeA

More retirees are considering working part-time jobs to help stretch retirement savings and earn additional benefits, including health insurance, discounts and pensions. If you are looking to work a few shifts while getting extra benefits, check out these 15 companies.

It’s the age-old question — how many pages should you limit your résumé to? Tap right to get our perspective and visit aarp.org/work for more career resources. #OlderWorkers #AgeBias #AgeDiscrimination #JobSearch #JobInterview

Is it time to switch to a different email client? Tap right to get our thoughts. For more job-hunting tips, visit aarp.org/work. #OlderWorkers #AgeBias #AgeDiscrimination #JobSearch #JobInterview

Ageism doesn't end with an insensitive comment at work. It can push older workers to the sidelines, stall careers, disrupt retirement plans, and deny the American economy decades of experience and insight. Join experts gathered by WorkingNation and Scripps News, including AARP's Carly Roszkowski, as they examine problems and potential solutions around ageism in the workplace. Tune in to “Breaking Barriers, Embracing Age in the Workforce,” on Friday, June 21 at 9 p.m. ET. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6044gBmrQ. #AgeInAmerica #BreakingBarriers #Ageism #Over55 #AgeDiscrimination

Mark H. Goldstein, 67, a seasoned professional with decades of experience, met many of the qualifications for a cyber defense technologist role at Raytheon. But despite having a master’s degree and cybersecurity certification, there was one requirement he didn't meet: being “currently enrolled or a recent graduate (within 18 months)” of a graduate program. AARP Foundation, working with two law firms, has filed a class action lawsuit against Raytheon, alleging that the aerospace and defense company has refused to hire workers for many positions unless they are recent graduates of college or graduate school — a requirement that has prevented Goldstein and other older applicants from competing or getting hired for those jobs.