At present there is no legislation about age discrimination in Britain. There are some industries and organisations that rarely recruit mature students into graduate entry positions. Researching careers and employers before you start applying will help you to become more aware of these. Sometimes contacting an organisation and requesting an informal chat can help dispel any prejudices an employer might have. See the leaflet called Job Hunting in this series for more information on how to go about this.
Many employers are already aware of the benefits of employing a mature graduate.
Others may need a helping hand. Below are some common misconceptions employers have regarding mature applicants and some suggestions of how to deal with them in a CV, application form or interview. A mature student won't fit into a young team and cope with young managers You have just spent a number of years at university, working on projects with younger peers. Some of your lecturers might have been younger than you. Emphasise new skills you have learnt recently and anything innovative you might have done.