The topic here is not whether it exists, but instead, what you can do to rise above it and sell yourself for the job. Armed with knowledge that you could be discriminated against for anything ranging from age to weight, race, education-level or physical handicap should empower you to try harder to break the potential boundaries. So, instead of letting these issues hold you back, acknowledge their existence and figure out what you can do to better insulate yourself from them. Whether you believe it or not, the biggest problem with age discrimination you may encounter is internal.
Employers readily pick up on feelings of defeat, self-doubt, and negativity.
These feelings will always lead to rejection of a job seeker regardless of their age, but can painfully resemble age discrimination. You must protect yourself from negativity at all costs and put your focus on what you can do for the company, not what might hold you back. Recognize that when making a hiring decision, employers want to know they are selecting qualified, results-oriented team players. The higher level of work ethic and reliability among mature workers is to your advantage. Focus on demonstrating attendance rate, performance level, and commitment to a long-term career.