Betty White Relevant and Employable at Age 90

Betty White Relevant and Employable at Age 90 At age 88 Betty White had a leading role in the TV show Hot in Cleveland, a memorable Snickers commercial that first aired during the Superbowl, and a guest host spot on Saturday Night Live. And in the two years that have followed, Betty White continues to be everywhere and the job offers dont seem to be slowing down. Today is Betty Whites 90th birthday and shes still working. And I think this is a testament to her relevance. Her age hasnt held her back because she continues to be able to play roles that people young and old can relate to and appreciate.In job search, people sometimes assume that they will be discriminated against because of their age. But I think that some candidates get passed up for others because they lack relevance. Maybe they dont mesh well with the culture of a company with a demographic that skews younger, or their management style isnt in sync with the needs of their younger subordinates. Perhaps their skills arent up to date or they are resistant to incorpo rate relevant social media and collaborative web-based project management tools into the way they do their job.Perhaps we can all take a lesson from Betty White. Because whether you are 25, 35, 45, 55, or older you wont be the right person for the job if you cant prove you are relevant to a prospective employers needs.Check out my earlier tribute to Betty White and 5 tips for remaining relevant in your career on AOL Jobs.