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Don't burn yourself out! Don't give 100% achieving more than the next guy. That's not what's going to get you promoted or give you that salary bump. It's about much more: Who you know, being in the right place at the right time, mastering office politics. Don't believe the hype.

The truth is that many employers generally like older hires because they tend to be more reliable, conscientious and loyal. However, candidates over 50 have to overcome hiring managers' fears that they have one foot out the door. Your friends should de-emphasize their age by removing dates from their resumes and making subtle changes to their appearance to look younger. Most importantly, though, they should showcase their enthusiasm for the job and how motivated they are to achieve, which will make employers more likely to believe they're in it for the long-term.