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Begin Your Job Search Immediately

Don't wait till your jobless period is up to start searching for a new job.

"It seems that chances for the jobless are greatest as soon as they quit their occupations," says Joanna Lahey, an associate professor at Texas A&M University who researches age discrimination.

A significant gap on your résumé, along with a rising feeling of disillusionment with the job search process, might make it much more difficult to be employed again.

Utilize Your Network

Having connections at the firm you want to work for is still one of the greatest methods to find out about opportunities and be recruited, even if there are numerous new ways to search employment online and via social media.

"Personal connections are the most effective approach to locate work," Lahey explains. "If someone you know is ready to vouch for you, you can escape a lot of implicit prejudice."

Assure a Junior Manager

Some managers may feel uneasy overseeing someone with greater experience than them.

"The most important thing to remember is that the person supervising you or making the hiring decision may be younger than you and insecure about supervising someone with more experience," says Peter Cappelli, a management professor and director of the Center for Human Resources at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. "So it's critical to let them know you're OK with the position you're applying for, that you don't want their job, and that you expect to be directed by them."

Don't bring up your or the interviewer's age.

You don't want to draw attention to your age by citing positions you had more than 20 years ago on your CV or bringing it up during the interview. Equally important: Do not remark on a younger manager's age.

"Even if the person interviewing you is no older than your children," adds Nancy Collamer, a career consultant and author of "Second-Act Careers: 50+ Ways to Profit from Your Passions During Semi-Retirement." "Making apparently innocuous remarks such, 'Did you like college?' might easily be misconstrued as a condescending and unpleasant remark."

Make Your Resume Shorter

On your resume, you do not need to include every employment you have ever had. "Don't turn your CV into a history lecture." "Put your most recent accomplishments and new skills on display," Collamer advises. "In general, you should focus on the previous ten years of relevant experience."

Explain Your Absence

With 20 or 30 years of experience, you may seem overqualified for many professions. "Make sure your cover letter shows why you're qualified for the position," Lahey advises. "Explain any gaps in your resume or why you're looking for a job for which you seem to be overqualified."

Showcase Your Technological Proficiency

Older employees are often seen as being unable to utilize technology efficiently. Make it evident to prospective employers that you are technologically adept and stay up to date on new advances.

"I believe that demonstrating your ease with technology and social media throughout the interview process is the single most significant thing you can do to combat age prejudice," Collamer adds. "There are a variety of subtle methods to let prospective employers know you're tech-savvy: include your LinkedIn URL on your resume, remark an intriguing item you saw on the employer's Twitter feed, or be a frequent contributor to industry-related LinkedIn groups."