Grandsparents.com published an article focusing on job seekers over 50. To read the advice I offered, go here.

Below are two additional points for you to consider.

1) People over 50 have a tendency of coming off apologetic or uptight regarding their age, and that comes through in the tone of their voice. Regardless of their age, candidates should embrace their experience. No matter how long ago they were in the workforce.

2) Job seekers over 50 expect ageism to kick in during the interview. Going in with that mind-set tarnishes the meeting before it begins. Ageism exists. That’s for sure. But that doesn’t mean that every interview with a candidate over 50 is tainted with prejudice. Candidates should attend an interview positively; ignoring attitudes (or perceived attitudes) they have no control over. Instead, they should focus their energy on giving the best possible answers to questions.

Sometimes job seekers over 50 look down at the interviewer because he or she is twenty-five years younger. Their inner dialogue goes something like this: “I can’t believe this kid is interviewing me.” Whether they are aware of it o not, that kind of condescension comes through in their tone of voice when they’re answering questions.

Just as those over 50 want interviewers to not focus on age, the job seeker should extend the same courtesy to the interviewer.