I wonder if anyone can give me some advice/encouragement/real life experience?
I've worked at the same place for nearly twenty years, my current role for five. I've done quite a lot of CPD in that time, but essentially I feel about ten years behind I my career where I should be, mainly due to caring responsibilities, but also misplaced loyalty.
I'm now looking to move away from that institution and apply elsewhere outside the sector. I've had one interview so far which I think was disastrous as it went on, I was tripping over my words and nervous (Sam sector). I've seen my dream job come up in a different but related sector where my skills would be such an advantage, it also chimes with my long term development plans.
This is a charity role, the team seem like they are absolutely career focused driven ( lots of development opportunities and promotions talked about on LinkedIn) . Will they think badly of me ? My CV makes me seem so much less driven in comparison. There is also the fact that I'm older. I know they are not supposed to discriminate but I'm not so naive that I don't know that you are not the right 'fit' for a role, means you are too old for the team...or am I just being completely paranoid ?
I'm keen to hear from anyone who has moved on after a long period of time with the same employer and how you navigated that? I had caring responsibilities for my Mum (who sadly passed away last year) and my daughter has just left for uni so doesn't need my support so much. Do you disclose this kind of stuff in the cover letter. It is an EDI focused charity so it might not be out of place ? I have gained an OU degree (graduated over lockdown). I'm 43 😞 and I just want to work somewhere that is making a real difference without having to exploit their workforce. Lots of remote opportunities coming up but I need to know how to manage this scenario. Sorry for long essay. Can anyone help/ advise ?