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[JacKen]

My jurisdiction is: Texas

I recently retired after 30 years as a manager. I have extensive training and experience in my field, as well as a graduate degree that is related to my career field. I have received numerous high job evaluation ratings and performance awards. I have senior company executives as my references.

I have decided to seek employment with the federal government and begin a second career--I am currently 53 years old. I have submitted more than a dozen applications for federal positions within my local area. Although, I met qualifications for the vacancy announcments, to include my veteran's preference, I have never been called for an interview (meanwhile, each position has been filled). Out of curiosity, I applied for jobs at the lowest entry level just to see if I would get a response, but nothing.

I am beginning to suspect there is age discrimination in play. I don't know what steps to take at this stage. Can someone give me suggestions on how I should proceed with trying to get to the bottom of this? Thanks in advance for some guidance. JK

 

[cbg]

Yes, it is possible that there is age discrimination in play.

It's also possible that for every opening they had several hundred candidates.

Remember, the economy is tanking and there are quite a lot of experienced, qualified people looking for work.

Bottom line; if you're not even being called for interviews, you'll never prove it's age discrimination.

Believe me, I am 51 and go through the same thing. But neither of us will ever prove a thing.

 

[Duranie]

You have no proof whatsoever of any age discrimination. There are alot of people out of work right now. My dad is 60 and cannot find a job making more than 30k a year right now. Discrimination? Maybe but can he or you prove it?