Add me to the club. Kicking butt in interviews but.......

Nice to meet you Larry.

Gary I wonted to let you know you have been talking to a man named larry.

Ditto. I am a Senior (62) and have a disability. Many companies pay lip service to the "Voluntary Discloser" supplement on their applications because it is required by law. In reality. they seldom, if ever, give any consideration to an applicant who gives voluntary disclosure. My physical disability has no bearing whatsoever on my ability to do succeed at the jobs that I apply for, needs no special resources or options that others would not need yet, the app is usually round filed into the waste basket. From a larger perspective, the trending attitudes and opinions toward older folks has declined over the past 20 years. I was taught to honor, respect, and make room for my Elders, and that mentoring, experience and wisdom were just as important as the "bottom line" in the profit column. I guess this sounds like complaining, but that is not really my point. This world is changing, and leadership is playing second fiddle to popularity and perceived success, as opposed to the proven commodity.

I'm 64. Let go from a job I've had for 14 years. I have 25 years in the industry. Have been applying for many jobs, don't care what they pay, I just need to work. Had a couple of interviews, but I've learned that I'll call you next week means that they won't! My new favorite question on an app is what year did you graduate from high school! They can't ask how old you are, so this way they do the math and know how old you are. Very sneaky!

Guess it's something that you have to deal with. As a senior with experience in running projects up to $60 million and over 40 years of experience, I've been up against the same attitudes. I was rejected because of my education level, AAS, on a renovation project that I ran when the structure was first built. They prefer people with a recent degree that will accept half of what experienced should get. Then they wonder why projects come in late and over budget.

I'm afraid it's the way of the world now.

Good luck with your search.

Hey guys, I feel your grief. I, myself, have gone through a few years of searching for my dream, career job as a graphic designer. Gone back to school to upgrade my technical skills and earned an associates degree after, already, achieving a bachelor’s degree, years earlier; and still not given a chance to join a creative team with a visual arts agency. I just turned 64 years old today.

Look at it this way, why work for someone who doesn't value your initial evaluation of their problem(s). Sounds to me like they want their ship to sink. I don't think it has one thing to do with your age. If you are concerned about your physical appearance, do something about it, dye your hair, change up your clothes, get some counseling to improve your chances of landing more gigs.

Age discrimination is skirted in the job market by: “You are just not what we are looking for!” To my mind, that is because they want younger (however less reliable) people because they won’t have to pay them benefits! Either way it is wrong.

Gary. I hold a Master Degree in Professional Development in Adult Education with certification in the area as a specialist in Adult Development. In the process of training and development, I also recommend hire. If, I was interviewing an applicant for a position and was offered "There hasn't been much I haven't seen or fixed in my career, would enjoy the opportunity to assist you." I would not be off set from the remark...but the statement is a lead to "I know everything, I would not need a performance appraisal or any opportunity for growth. In the end statement, you would not be a good fit for the team. All we are interested in skills and abilities which includes getting alone with others. Try to rephrase the statement, "I am always open to learning new processes, sharing my experiences and aligning my philosophy with the company I am hired to served"