Comments on: How to beat the age objection http://corcodilos.com/blog/69/how-to-beat-the-age-objection The insider's edge on job search & hiring™ | Copyright © 2011 North Bridge Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:42:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Steve Amoia http://corcodilos.com/blog/69/how-to-beat-the-age-objection/comment-page-1#comment-3161 Steve Amoia Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:08:37 +0000 http://corcodilos.com/blog/69/how-to-beat-the-age-objection#comment-3161 Nick: In terms of controlling the interview or meeting, you probably recall one of the debates between Walter Mondale and Ronald Reagan. He took the age issue and fired back with a preemptive strike. When asked about his age at the time, President Reagan gave one of the best replies that turned the question completely in his favor: "I won't hold my opponent's youth and inexperience against him." Nick:

In terms of controlling the interview or meeting, you probably recall one of the debates between Walter Mondale and Ronald Reagan. He took the age issue and fired back with a preemptive strike.

When asked about his age at the time, President Reagan gave one of the best replies that turned the question completely in his favor:

“I won’t hold my opponent’s youth and inexperience against him.”

]]> By: David Hunt http://corcodilos.com/blog/69/how-to-beat-the-age-objection/comment-page-1#comment-3126 David Hunt Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:50:01 +0000 http://corcodilos.com/blog/69/how-to-beat-the-age-objection#comment-3126 This reminds me of one of my favorite jokes; slightly un-PC but absolutely true wrt older people. I actually use this in one of the "stock" lectures I give on changing industries... An elderly farmer decided he wanted some fruit, so he grabbed a bucket and filled it from his fruit trees. He was about to head back to his house when he heard something from around a small hill, down by his fence. He followed the path and, sure enough, a parked car and several young co-eds who had decided his pond was a perfect place for an afternoon skinny dip. They see him, and hunker down in the water. "We're not coming out, you dirty old man! We're not going to let you get a free show!" "Oh you kids, don't worry. Relax, have a great time. I didn't even know you were here." The old man smiled, hoisted the visibly heavy bucket, and added "I'm just here to feed the alligator." Moral: Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill This reminds me of one of my favorite jokes; slightly un-PC but absolutely true wrt older people. I actually use this in one of the “stock” lectures I give on changing industries…

An elderly farmer decided he wanted some fruit, so he grabbed a bucket and filled it from his fruit trees. He was about to head back to his house when he heard something from around a small hill, down by his fence. He followed the path and, sure enough, a parked car and several young co-eds who had decided his pond was a perfect place for an afternoon skinny dip.

They see him, and hunker down in the water. “We’re not coming out, you dirty old man! We’re not going to let you get a free show!”

“Oh you kids, don’t worry. Relax, have a great time. I didn’t even know you were here.” The old man smiled, hoisted the visibly heavy bucket, and added “I’m just here to feed the alligator.”

Moral: Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill

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