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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I started my new IT job this past week at the age of 56 with a 275K per year salary after a ten-month layoff.  I was told on my first day by my direct manager that there were over 2500 resumes for this position.  150 candidates were contacted for a phone interview, and 25 candidates, out of 150, were selected for an on-site interview.  Five candidates, out of the remaining twenty-five, were selected to meet with the CIO, and the other four candidates were in their early 30's.  I was a college golfer many years ago, and it happened that the CIO was a big fan of golf, but he attended a rival school, think of UVA and VA Tech.  He talked about how his alma mater is better than mine in athletics, and we talked very little about the actual job.  Anyway, my direct manager's boss selected a younger candidate, but he was overruled by the CIO.  I am extremely grateful to be working again at my age.

I know it is a very tough market out there for tech/IT but little I know that over 2500 resumes for one position.  It makes me appreciate the opportunity that is given to me even more.  Best of luck to everyone out there looking for jobs.[/quote]

Do you have a programmer background? How did you teach this level[/quote]

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