jobs for seniors

why it is so difficult for people over 60 to get a job - all I want is a part time job to supplement my social security (which of course you can not live on alone) - this is the worst job market I have seen - what happened to the good old days when you answered an ad - called and got the interview - and if you were good- got the first job you applied for - this going online and applying in cyber space - you never even know if someone is getting your application - or it is being read by an alien - who probably has your job (haha) oh well - someone please reply???!!!

You've said it yourself. It's a very difficult job market right now. There aren't a lot of jobs right now, and so when a job posting goes up, they get hundreds of applications, and usually pick the ones that stand out the most. I would definitely suggest going over your resume, make sure your making yourself stand out, and use buzz words.

I think also it is age discrimination although you will never be told that is the reason for them not hiring you. It is hard right now for everyone and employers will pick the best of the best and pay them the least because it is easier to fill a job now then ever.

I do feel discriminated because of age, I have 40 years experience in Customer Service, I was a Fiscal Supervisor and
I spent 30 years in the banking industry. I feel the more experience I have the less they want to hire me, it is much easier to hire a teen and pay them less that someone that is dependable, reliable and know their jobs.