As an older worker in Connecticut, what's it like trying to find a new job? Here's what we learned.

[NJCher]

14. way to go

However, I decided that if it was going to happen, that was the time and I pulled that trigger and formed my own business.

I think this is one of the best options. If you're going to work, work for yourself. You're going to be pinching pennies anyway, waiting for an offer to come through, so why not build up some income propositions instead of waiting for a job offer to develop?

Another note: watch for businesses where older people run the place. They are very often happy to have someone else on board and with whom they can relate. I know of a number of situations like this and it's worked every time.

Yet another one: I know of an older person who is very successful with this. He positions himself as the "grandfather" of the industry. Now people actually come to him with their contracts. If "grandfather" can't get them into the marketplace, then no one can is kind of the thinking. So in other words, make age/experience a marketing point.