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title: Four Strategies Baby Boomers Can Use to Get Ahead in the Workforce
description: Strategies for baby boomers to compete for job opportunities and promotions as the millennial workforce grows.
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# [Four Strategies Baby Boomers Can Use to Get Ahead in the Workforce](https://learn.credly.com/blog/four-strategies-baby-boomers-can-use-to-get-ahead-in-the-workforce-1)

 Written by [Credly](https://learn.credly.com/blog/author/credly) | Feb 24, 2023 5:02:04 PM

In our [last blog post](https://credly.com/blog/post/value-badges-older-workforce), we heard from Credly's own Dr. Susan Manning about the value of digital badges to an older workforce, and how to use digital badges to compete with a younger generation of workers.

While the millennial workforce is growing—[by 2025, 75% of global workers are expected to be millennials](https://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimmyrohampton/2017/02/02/can-social-learning-help-your-millennial-workforce-be-more-productive/&refURL=https://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimmyrohampton/2017/02/02/can-social-learning-help-your-millennial-workforce-be-more-productive/&refURL=&referrer=&referrer=https://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimmyrohampton/2017/02/02/can-social-learning-help-your-millennial-workforce-be-more-productive/&refURL=&referrer=#117fcffa180f)—Baby Boomers and Generation Xers still make up a significant chunk of workers looking for job opportunities and career advancement. But, competing for career opportunities is getting more challenging for them. According to an [AARP survey](https://www.aarp.org/work/on-the-job/info-2017/age-discrimination-facts.html) of older workers, 12% of respondents say they missed out on a promotion due to age.

So, how can older generations of workers even out the playing field when vying against millennials for jobs and promotions in the workplace? Here are a few strategies:

1. ### **Update your resume**
   
   It’s important to make sure your [resume feels current, not outdated](https://learn.credly.com/blog/make-this-flip-to-get-noticed-by-recruiters). Focus on recent experience and skills that are relevant and in-demand. Remove mentions of outdated technology skills mastered years ago (best practice says anything over 10 years is likely outdated).
2. ### **Take advantage of workplace learning and continuing education**
   
   It is important to keep your skills sharp. If certifications come with a digital badge, claim it and share it! LinkedIn profiles with digital badges are six times more likely to be viewed than those without. [[Discover the benefits you can get from having a Credly Profile filled with digital badges] ](https://learn.credly.com/blog/dont-have-a-credly-profile-yet-heres-why-you-should)
3. ### **Maximize professional associations**
   
   Do you belong to professional associations? Do they offer credentials? If so, request a digital credential to embed in your resume so hiring managers can quickly recognize and verify your skills.
4. ### **Emphasize your soft skills**
   
    With more experience under your belt, you’ve had more time to hone communication, collaboration and leadership skills—areas that younger workers might lack. A PayScale survey found that only 13% of hiring managers felt that millennials were prepared for the workforce after college graduation, citing a lack of soft skills like critical thinking. This is another great area for featuring digital credentials earned for soft skills mastered on-the-job or through training.

Digital credentialing solutions like Credly can help corporations create a culture of recognition and clear career pathways across generations. To learn more, schedule a chat with our team!

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