[Publib] re: under 40 ...

[Armand Michael Cardinal]

 Cynthia Rosser mentions:


> It's been made clear to me that "energetic" in a position announcement is
> the new politically correct speak for under 40 only. As with any form of
> modern employment discrimination you are never disqualified from the
> position because of something that the offending institution can be sued
> for, instead it is always "the other candidate was better suited to our
> needs" even if the position announcement could have been written expressly
> for your particular qualifications.


As a recent MLS graduate in my mid-fifties, (May '07), I must admit I have
wondered about this ... especially so since I have often seen the 'exact
phrase' you mention in most of my 'rejection' letters. Nonetheless, I
continue to apply for entry-level positions and hope for the best ...
believing there is a position 'out there' with my name on it, grin.

Best of luck!

Michael Cardinal,MA, MLS
amcardinal at gmail.com
http://www.geocities.com/amcardinal
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