Here are suggestions as to how you should be able to overcome concerns about your age:
Disadvantage of long experience
When you are searching for a new job, your long experience with one company becomes a hurdle in your way since in today's market the average stay is about three years, though dependability and loyalty are still valued.
For occupations like pilots, firefighters and bus drivers, age is a feather in the cap. Being aged, you may to redefine your skills and experience so as to sell yourself to the prospective employer and convince the interviewers to give you the job.
Some hiring managers doubt long service with a lone company and you must field questions about your ability to face change or how you can adapt to different corporate culture.
Face the young interviewer with confidence
You may face stress when you are being interviewed by a person younger to you. Some interviewers mask their personal thoughts and feelings. Hence be ready to face tricky questions and address hidden biases. It is poor taste to ask age-related questions, but the interviewer is perhaps not violating the employment law if he asks you, "How old are you?" The question, though looks innocent, may have been motivated by poor judgment. If you want the job, you should keep your cool in responding to that question.
If your employer asks your age and doesn't hire you and brands you overqualified, you may take the help of Discrimination in Employment Act. But a younger candidate is given the job because he is better qualified than you with relevant experience, it is time you reassess yourself and redefine your skills and abilities.
Confidently walk into the interview room and set the tone for the successful interview. Prepare examples underscoring your accomplishments that match the employer's needs. Present yourself in the best way.
