Hired Not Retired/Hired Not Retired - The Senior Strategy Suite for the Over 45s

  • £390

You're Not "Overqualified." You’re Just Being Poorly Marketed

  • Course
  • 73 Lessons

A modern, recruiter‑led system for senior professionals over 40 who want clarity, confidence and a job search approach that actually works in today’s market.

Who is the Age Bias Job Search Course for?

Ghosting →

"Applying into a silent void? You’re not being ignored - the process is broken. Let’s fix how you show up."

Overqualified →

“The ‘overqualified’ label is outdated code for ‘we don’t know how to position senior talent.’ This system changes the narrative.”

Modern Maze →

“The hiring world changed while you were busy delivering results. AI, ATS and algorithmic filtering replaced the handshake. It’s time to learn the new rules.”

Navigate the modern market with a recruiter by your side.

Stop the "spray and pray" applications and start using a strategic, recruiter-led approach

Navigating the job market over 45 can feel like a full-time job you never asked for. I’ve designed this course to strip away the noise and the 'mindset' fluff. You get the tactical scripts, the AI-beating formulas, and a 30-minute deep-dive session with me to ensure you’re moving with absolute confidence and clarity. You bring the experience; I’ll bring the recruiter’s roadmap.

Overcoming Age Bias and AI

Who is the Age Bias Job Search Course for?

Some of The Content You Get

Who is the Age Bias Job Search Course for?

Some Course Feedback

What's Inside the Course

PHASE 1 - RESET AND FOUNDATIONS

Rebuild clarity, confidence and direction before you touch your CV.
This phase resets your mindset, removes outdated thinking, builds emotional stability and helps you get crystal clear on what you want next. It gives you the foundation and focus you need for a modern, senior‑level job search.

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Welcome, Orientation and How to Use This Programme
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Your Full Course Roadmap
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The Senior Job Search Reset
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Career Clarity Self-Assessment
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Your 8‑Week Job Search Roadmap
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Your 30 Minute Consultation Call

PHASE 2 - POSITIONING AND IDENTITY

Turn your experience into a modern, senior and commercially powerful narrative.
Here you define your market position, decode senior job titles, and clear out all the myths that have been holding you back. This phase ensures you present yourself as current, relevant and hireable before you build any assets.

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Market Positioning Workbook
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Senior Title Decoder
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Senior CV & Career Progression Myth‑Busting

PHASE 3 - ASSET BUILD (CV & LINKEDIN)

Create recruiter‑ready assets that pass both human and digital scrutiny.
You will build a modern senior CV, upgrade your LinkedIn profile and learn exactly how to remove age bias triggers while showcasing your value clearly and confidently.

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Module 3 Intro and Guide
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The CV Formula: Build a high‑impact CV that passes the first sift
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CV Transformation Case Study - Before and After
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The LinkedIn Professional Audit
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Best LinkedIn Settings for Job Searching
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What Recruiters See on LinkedIn Recruiter Software

PHASE 4 - THE MODERN ROUTE TO MARKET

Learn how hiring really works today and how to navigate it with strategy and calm.
From ATS truth to the reality of what happens after you click apply, this phase gives you the tools, structure and confidence to run a targeted, modern job search without burnout.

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AI, ATS & The Modern Recruiter: Understand how modern recruitment tech REALLY works
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What Really Happens After You Click Apply
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The Senior Invisibility Crisis - What’s Actually Happening & How to Fix It
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The Job Search Blueprint: A practical, recruiter‑led plan for senior candidates
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The Job Search Troubleshooting Hub

PHASE 5 - RECRUITERS AND THE HIDDEN MARKET

Understand the people, processes and psychology behind the scenes.
Master recruiter relationships, learn how decisions are really made, avoid hidden pitfalls and recover quickly from silence or rejection. This phase gives you the insider knowledge senior candidates never receive.

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The Interview & Networking Templates: Start strategic conversations as a peer and consultant
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The Recruiter Partnership: How to manage agency relationships to ensure you are seen as a high-value asset
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The Recruiter Behavioural Playbook
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The Strategic Search Tracker: Your central system for ensuring no lead or follow-up is missed.

PHASE 6 - INTERVIEW MASTERY AND EXECUTIVE IDENTITY

Show up as the senior, credible, modern professional you already are.
You will learn senior‑level interview patterns, build powerful proof stories, reset confidence and step fully into your executive identity. Everything here is designed to help you interview with authority, strength and clarity.

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The Interview Mastery Toolkit: Master high stakes preparation for senior interviews and offers
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The 10 Minute Pre Interview Reset
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Ghosting & Rejection Recovery Kit
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Confidence Boost: Strategies for maintaining authority during periods of market "Radio Silence".
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Executive Identity Reframe
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The Age Bias Masterclass

DAILY MOMENTUM & CONFIDENCE PACK - AUDIO SESSIONS

This is your daily confidence kit. Short, grounding audios designed to stop spiralling, calm your nervous system and get you back into senior mode fast - especially on the days the job market tries you.

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The Morning Reset
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The Senior Identity Reminder
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Silence is Not Feedback
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One Win is Enough
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You Are Not Bothering Anyone
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Imposter Syndrome Disruptor
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Do Not Overthink Your Job Search
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Alignment Over Volume
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You Are Still Senior
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Evening Wind Down

RESOURCES, TRACKERS AND SUPPORT

Your complete library of tools to stay organised, consistent and in control.
Scripts, templates, trackers, worksheets and your 30‑minute consultation call. Everything you need to maintain momentum and keep your job search on track.

Strategic Search Tracker (Excel Template)
Weekly Momentum Planner
Opportunity Evaluation Grid
Recruiter Outreach Scripts
Hiring Manager Outreach Scripts
Warm Network Re‑Engagement Templates
Post Interview Follow Up Templates
STAR Story Builder
The Commercial Story Formula
CV / LinkedIn Headline Generator
LinkedIn About Templates
Senior Cover Letter Template
Professional Summary Options

EXECUTIVE RESOURCE LIBRARY - OPTIONAL FURTHER READING

A curated collection of senior‑level strategy, nuance and high impact mindset frameworks designed to elevate your performance beyond the standard job search process.

The Dopamine‑Led Job Search
The 30–60–90 Day Executive Entry Plan
Interviewing With a Younger Hiring Manager
Calming Your Nervous System During an Interview
The 'Overqualified' Rebuttal: Reframing Your Seniority
Micro-Bias Signals and How to Neutralise Them
The Emotional Rebound After High‑Intensity Interviews
Senior Panel Dynamics: Reading the Room and Keeping Control
Handling Case Studies and Presentations Without Overwhelm
Masking Vs Authority: Navigating the Interview
The RSD Circuit Breaker: Executive Rejection Protocol
Neurodiverse Interview Barriers and How to Compensate
Neurodiverse Communication Styles and Misinterpretation in Interviews
Neurodiverse Interview Fatigue and Aftercare
The Senior Calibration Question - How to Read What They REALLY Want
Assessing Leadership Signals: How to Read a Hiring Manager’s Psychology
The Art of Senior Storytelling: Turning Complex Work Into Clear, Commercial Answers
How to Assess Organisational Dysfunction During Interviews
The Safe Hire Effect: Becoming the Low‑Risk Senior Candidate
How to Judge When a Role is Genuine, Political or Already Filled

Also Included - Your 30 Minute Consultation Call

Your consultation call is where the insights from your worksheets start to come together. This is not a test or a formal interview. It is a focused, practical conversation designed to provide immediate clarity and strategic direction. The goal is not to solve every career hurdle in half an hour. It is to ensure you see your situation more clearly and feel confident about your next tactical move.

Who is the Age Bias Job Search Course for?

The Investment in Yourself - Don’t let another month of "ghosting" go by

Investing in this course isn’t about buying more content - it’s about removing confusion, rebuilding confidence and learning the modern job search approach nobody ever teaches senior professionals. If you’re tired of guessing, tired of ghosting and tired of feeling behind, this is the moment to make things easier.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the course?

The course is a one-time investment of £390. This includes the full suite of career positioning tools, the CV and LinkedIn formulas, the Tactical Script Library, and your 30-minute expert consultation. There are no monthly subscriptions or hidden fees.

Is it worth it?

At this level, your time is your most expensive asset. If you are currently spending weeks being 'ghosted' by automated systems, the cost of doing nothing is significantly higher than the cost of this course. By applying the Recruiter’s Reality method, you are streamlining your search and positioning yourself for roles that pay 6-figure salaries. If this course helps you secure your next role even one week sooner, the ROI is immediate.

What is your refund policy?

Because this is a digital product with instant access to my intellectual property, I do not offer standard 'change of mind' refunds. However, I stand by the quality of the content, so, If you have worked through the modules, completed the worksheets, and had your 30-minute consultation but feel the strategy hasn't provided the clarity promised, reach out to me directly. I am committed to your success and will work with you to ensure you get the value you need.

Still have a question?

Email me at nikki@hirednotretired.co.uk

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