Advice for 'Older' workers

[norrahe]

You'll be fine.
1. Don't put your age on your cv(and remove those 'O' levels from 1970)
2. Agents won't dare ask, clients won't care
3. Don't try and 'get down with the kids'. It's never a good look - even if you're a kid. Just be friendly and open minded.

All the best.

WZS

You shouldn't have your d.o.b or age on your CV, these days they are not allowed to ask under the age discrimination act.

Surprised about ageism, most people want experience in contracting, not some young clueless whippersnapper.

Good luck!

[BolshieBastard]

Never had my dob on my cv. But, agents can get an idea of how old you are by looking at your cv or by asking a few questions. For example, your work history may give an idea how old you are or if you left school within the last 10 - 15 years etc. Clients will clearly have an idea once you turn up for interview (unless like me, you look 10 years younger than you actual are! )

Have I been the subject of ageism when applying for roles? Yes, I think recently I was. The reason for me not getting the role was frankly ludicrous. The interviewers were two 'young' girls in their late 20's and looking around the office when I went in, I didnt see anyone who looked older than 40.

Still, there's little you can do and it would be very hard to prove age was the reason you were not getting a job.