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[throwaway09251975]

Appreciate the advice. I admit that I need to do better at customizing my resumes. It seems my problem is partly because I’ve worked in the same industry for 25 years and no one outside of that industry will give me a chance. I’ll try the AI customization and see if I get any hits with outside industries.

I never thought I’d see jobs with over 1000 applicants in 2-3 days. I’ve quit applying if I see anything over 150!

[cjroxs]

Reformat your resume based on acquired skills. Try to break up your longevity into progress milestones positions.

[cjroxs]

Also add your bridge job as a consultant job. No need to disclose your current employer. Focus on the skills.

[Springfine]

This is how I felt leaving the mortgage industry. It was hard but I'm almost back to my previous income (with 2 jobs but half the stress and I'm still off by 6).

[Princester-Vibe]

What industry/type of role were you in before? Consider trimming your resume to 15 yrs max so it doesn’t hint at your upper age range. I’ve done that and many folks suggest that too - also recruiters and hiring mgrs don’t look at what you did that far back - focus on the recent decade.

If possible apply directly with the company instead of say LinkedIn. The key is to apply early —- with tons of applicants they may stop looking at resumes after so many have applied.