How old is too old when it comes to getting hired? You might be surprised at what some employers consider old.   In some cases, job seekers are in their fifties or sixties.

In other cases, they are even younger.  Forty can be considered "old" when you're job searching.

Here's what it's like for some job hunters, who shared their unemployment stories and age discrimination stories with us:

• At my age, who is going to hire me?  I have applied for over a thousand jobs in the last two years and once they review my employment history, it stops there.
• Now at age 55 I am having a hard time getting an interview.
• I have well over 25 years experience and probably forgot more than most college graduates will ever know. I have a hard time even getting an interview. I find my age (58) to be the biggest problem.

Have you been discriminated against because of your age? If you have, we'd be interested in hearing  your story.  Here's how to share your age discrimination story.

What can job seekers do to combat age discrimination when they may be considered too old to get hired?   It can be hard, but there are ways that you can focus your job search, update your resume, and target your cover letters.  These job search tips for older workers will help you maximize your chance of finding a new job.

Related: Resume Tips for Older Job Seekers | Cover Letter Tips for Older Job Seekers

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What's a competency based interview? It's a type of interview where interviewees are asked to give specific examples of times in which they demonstrated particular skills or attitudes.

Typically, the job applicant is asked to describe a problem or situation, the actions they took to handle the problem, and the outcome of the situation.  The interviewer may ask questions about a variety of competencies depending on the skills required for the specific job.

Here's more on competency based interviews, how to prepare for this type of job interview, and examples of questions you may be asked.

Read More: Behavioral Job Interviews | Types of Interviews

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If you want to find a summer job, it's time to gear up the job search, if you haven't found a position yet.  Companies are still hiring summer workers, but don't wait to start a job search until school gets out.

First, think about what you want to do this summer. Landscaping and babysitting jobs are an option, as are jobs at amusement parks, and hospitality and restaurant jobs in vacation areas. Here's more places to look for summer jobs.

There are a variety of sites that list summer job openings. Search the job banks that focus on summer jobs and summer camp jobs.   Use the job search engines using "summer" and "summer jobs" as keywords. Search the part-time job sites, too.

Our Summer Job Search Guide is full of information on how to get started on a summer job search, where to look for summer jobs and summer camp jobs, and the best ways to apply for a summer job.

Read More: Summer Jobs | How To Find a Summer Job | High School Resume Tips

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I'm a list person. I have more than a few  "to do" lists and  probably too many Post-it Note reminders and Sticky Notes on my computer.

It might be easier, some days, to wing it, but my lists help me stay organized and help me keep track of what I need to do and when I need to do it.

When you're job searching, lists can be useful, too. It's hard to keep track of all the details, especially when you have a lot going on. There are tools like JibberJobber and Job Mango which will help you manage every facet of your job search.

There are also sites like StartWire where you can track the jobs you have applied for and Huntsy which, like Pinterest, enables you to pin jobs of interest and keep your job search organized.

There are also checklists you can use if you need help with just one component of your job search. The job search internet privacy checklist will help you keep track of your online presence. The resume proofing checklist will make sure your resume is perfect, and the cover letter checklist is worth using before you send out a cover letter.

If you've lost your job, use this job offer checklist to make sure that you're doing everything you should be to job search effectively. When you get a job offer, use the checklist to ensure that you have considered all the alternatives and weighed all the options prior to making a decision to accept the position.

Read More: Job Search Organizers | Job Search Checklists

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