I have applied for several jobs here that I am qualified for and it appears because I am in my 60's no one wants to hire. How do you overcome this obstacle. I want to work and be productive, do not want to retire so how do you get this across to employers?

I got laid off yesterday (Merry Christmas). I have 2 questions:

1. The last time I applied for jobs was 1984. What are "interview clothes" these days for middle management positions?
2. How bad is the age discrimination in Silicon Valley?

Hi Folks, I'm 60 years old and got laid off a couple of months ago from my Material Systems Analyst job after 15 years. I'm not yet ready for retirement, but I can't seem to even buy a job! Any advice would be much appreciated as I am very terrified right now.

I've applied everywhere to bartend (banquet bartending my favorite) but I'm being discriminated against because of my age! I'm great at what I do and no one will give me the time of day after I submit my resume with years of experience. So to all of those potential employers out there --> I'm a 58 year old female but don't look or act like it! I'm not dead just getting a little older....happens to everyone.