24 Feb 2026

The case for hiding your age on CVs

From Nine To Noon, 10:30 am on 24 February 2026

Had a career highlight from 1975 or think you did some of your best work in the eighties?

 It might be best to leave it out from your CV when applying for a job.

That's what Baby boomers and Gen Xers are apparently doing to improve their chances in the competitive job market.

Megan Alexander is the Managing Director for recruitment agency, Robert Half New Zealand.

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