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Originally Posted by TrevorW
Whats the general consensus here
I work for the Govt and I've been going for some higher level jobs (i've held higher level acting position is the past) I get to the interview stage and then the position goes to a younger far less experienced IMO person
On one I went for recently only two people including myself got through to the interview stage and yet a person
half my age (fact)
half my expereince (fact)
far less qualified (fact)
who works in the same area as I for the same length of time, and until 12 months ago at the same level until he was given a a higher level acting role
who is known on occcassions to be lazy and unreliable
got the position 
now the only things I could put it down to
were that
he'd do as led
he's likeable
now in the Govt you can't contest the outcome based on the appointed person only on the process
Is this me being paranoid or are you hindered by your age??? |
Sorry but I am of the opinion that age is not a factor when going for positions in government. I have worked for the Department of Defence for some time and I have found that applicants do not perform well at interviews, they fail to research the position they are applying for and are not prepared to provide adequate confident answers to the interview questions. Post interview you should have been provided with reasons for non selection and an opportunity to redress if you believe the selection process was not fair. In the private sector this may be different...just my 2 cents worth.