Unemployed and 40ish but don't look my age.

I have had ^6^ interviews within the last 2 months, (great) when they find out my age I am not selected for the position. What gives here?

ESJ in Saint Louis, Missouri said: I have had ^6^ interviews within the last 2 months, (great) when they find out my age I am not selected for the position. What gives here?

I have the same problem. I am in mid 50's. They are discriminating against age w/o openly showing it so they don't get in trouble. That's the only thing I can think of.

ESJ in Saint Louis, Missouri said: I have had ^6^ interviews within the last 2 months, (great) when they find out my age I am not selected for the position. What gives here?

I have had the same problem I am a 51 yr. old female that doesn't look it either. I still think men have it easier though, so my advise is you really have to sell yourself! Stay focused on what your strengths and qualifications are. They want young people because they can hire them for nothing, so here is the real deal. You cannot give them a specific on what you will work for (monetary) and I know this is sickening, but give them about a $30,000 lee way. Better yet tell them you will come in and prove yourself and work for free for 30-45 days, but at the end if you are hired you would like a extra week of vacation included for the time you gave them. Also you want your insurance to be retro from the day you started. I think right now it is who you know and not what you know so good luck! However, This is advise I got from professionals.

I really suggest you do not work for free. Nor would any company or corporation get into that. One problem is labor laws. Another is workers' compensation - should you get hurt.

The only benefit to working for free is for the employer - who may like that idea, and keep the revolving door open for free labor.

It takes time, skill and brains to do a job. Don't give it away.

ESJ in Saint Louis, Missouri said: I have had ^6^ interviews within the last 2 months, (great) when they find out my age I am not selected for the position. What gives here?

That is too bad, but I am 61 as of April 1st and I am trying to apply too and I am very afraid my age will cause this problem. I look much younger and have good skills and work ethic, what gives. Come on employers we are the best candidates and I have to work until I am 66 just to get my social security. HELP!