"Going in a different direction"
I am semi-retired, don't want to work full time, but I still have some impressive skills that I would like to maintain. I have applied for several jobs that would be great with my skill set. Every time, I have been declined for further consideration, most often because the companies are "going in a different direction". I am healthy, and more than able to do these jobs, but I think my age scares employers off. The kicker is that even though I have been told that these companies are "going in a different direction", I still see these exact jobs listed on the job boards. I know they are not supposed to discriminate because of age, but it appears that they are. It also seems to me that someone who is skilled, and experienced would be a better option, even in the short term, rather than train someone new to the field. Someone, I might add, that will take a very long time to reach my skill level.
Most companies are looking for full-time employees. When I signed onto this job I was working as needed. I recently got promoted to full-time. Perhaps, you should consider a full-time position??
I got dared at work, so I accepted a plan to start over. I really tried to apply in a direction that your company needed, one that did not require me to become the only applicant in the field. Every lie ever told under oath? Field is larger than any individual has time to answer. Skill sets of who has been going in the wrong direction, you found what you needed and forgot to ask for my personal match. I matched it no questions asked.
Been there, done that. I have 28 yrs experience in my field, which gets me the face-to-face interview, but as soon as they see me (a youthful age 77 and in excellent health) there’s always a reason for not hiring me - the “different direction” or they’re thinking of eliminating the position in favor of “yada yada.” Or they filled it internally or, or, or,...... Unfortunately there is no way to prove age discrimination even when it’s blatant and you know it’s there!
Don't give up. I'm a spring chicken and I have seen that response thousands of times. That's not a fihure of speach. I did eventually get gired at a great job. Try changing up your resume again, work with a staffing agency maybe. Never give up.
Boy can your story be repeated, over and over
I'm really sorry you have to go through that. It's tough to feel like you're not getting the whole truth, and most people are smart enough to realize it even if it's not something you can prove for sure. I think you may have more luck with AARP registered employers, as those employers have made a specific pledge to discourage any ageist hiring practices in their organizations. You can check them out here!
It is a pen name Jennifer, those feeling they can reach more material from a lie should be made aware that ignorance does not encourage change. Unhappy and female is what i derived from it. Personal? I have been incuded publically and forgotten on purpose. Why tell any viewer that we needed someone to ask for age gender pay etc.? I do not use a pen name, it is rhetorical and can be sighted as purjury. Companies do not hire individuals.