Rejecting a candidate because of their age is illegal, right? Ask anyone over the age of 50 and they will probably tell you that, despite what the law says, there have been times where they felt discriminated against because of their age.
On paper, recent years have been a boon for older workers. Since 2000, more than 1 million workers age 55 and older have won new jobs, according to an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data conducted by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas. The study notes that older workers are the largest and fastest growing group, which tends to exacerbate the employment competition among them.
The road to success starts by first getting the chance to interview and then winning over the interviewers, some of whom may be younger than you, and not open to older candidates. Since knowledge is power, it's important to understand the perceptions you'll have to deal with.
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