Job Search for individuals over 50

I am in my mid fifties in a job transition. I am currently networking and doing all the things that job coaches tell you to do to find that next job. It has been very discouraging when no one replies to completed applications and or emails. It seems people in their mid fifties are being forced out of the job search. Now applications ask for the year you finished high school or have gone as far as to request that if you are not currently employed, do not apply. It seems that experience and knowledge does not men a lot in the current job market. Anyone else having these same issues?

Over Fifty in Saint Louis, Missouri said: I am in my mid fifties in a job transition. I am currently networking and doing all the things that job coaches tell you to do to find that next job. It has been very discouraging when no one replies to completed applications and or emails. It seems people in their mid fifties are being forced out of the job search. Now applications ask for the year you finished high school or have gone as far as to request that if you are not currently employed, do not apply. It seems that experience and knowledge does not men a lot in the current job market. Anyone else having these same issues?

YES YES YES I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A LONG TIME. MY HUSBAND TOLD ME I WAS TOO OLD TO GET A JOB THAT I'D NEVER FIND ONE. WHEN I'VE BEEN LOOKING ON-LINE HE SAYS,WHY ARE YOU DOING THAT. YOU WONT GET ANYTHING.
NOW WHETHER HE MEANT IT MEAN OR NOT DIDN'T MATTER. ALL I KNOW IS I STOOD IN LINE THAT REACHED SCHNUCK'S STREET LEVEL ENTRACE ALONG WIH 100 OTHER PEOPLE MANY MY AGE FOR 1 LOUSY PART TIME POSITION SHE TOLD ME IF I MATCHED HER QUALIFICATIONS SHE'D CALL ME.YOU ARELUCKY IF YOU GET A RESPONSE. DO YOU REMEBER WHEN OUR BOSSES TOLD US THAT FOLLOW UP AND FOLLOW THROUGH MADE THEM GLAD THEY CAME TO YOU? HOW COURTESY WAS TO BE A PRIORITY TO ALL CUSTOMERS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY?
I STILL BELIEVE IN THE OLD SCHOOL TRAINING. I THINK TODAY'S WOMEN WHOSE TITLE IS BIG-SHOT HAVE FORGOTTEN THEIR PLACE, PEOPLE ARE DOWN-RIGHT RUDE TODAY. I AM VERY DISCOURAGED VERY DISCOURAGED.I WONDER IF I'LL EVER FEEL PRODUCTIVE AGAIN. I HATED LOSING MY JIOB, MY HOME, MY CAR MY SANITY AND MY SELF RESPECT. I DO WISH YOU WELL.

STILL SEARCHING

Over Fifty in Saint Louis, Missouri said: I am in my mid fifties in a job transition. I am currently networking and doing all the things that job coaches tell you to do to find that next job. It has been very discouraging when no one replies to completed applications and or emails. It seems people in their mid fifties are being forced out of the job search. Now applications ask for the year you finished high school or have gone as far as to request that if you are not currently employed, do not apply. It seems that experience and knowledge does not men a lot in the current job market. Anyone else having these same issues?

Same problems...I'm 51 been looking for 8 months. Have good skills and experience. It's a real joke...don't they know we will b the ones who will work the hardest, be on time, do a good job. A lot of us have responsibilities that won't allow us to fail. Getting to the end of the end of the rope here but staying faithful and encouraged as we all should. Oh yeah unemployment picture not 9 1/2% unemployed more like 25% unemployed to me...ok

I am right there with you. My husband of 25 years, has decided to trade me in a younger model, so at 57 I'm looking for full time employment with benefits. He's been having this affair for almost 3 years and has been stashing money. I hired an attorney who is excellent, but I don't know how I'm going to pay him either. I have been told I'm overqualified and in the next breath since I don't have a college degree they are not interested. I am getting desperate, but I know there are many of us having this issue.