This just sounds like everyone? I am sure some ageism happens but the only "scientific" part of this is a quick single source comparison of total number of job hunters.

Its awful out there.

Never put dates on the education part of your resume.

Sounds like the job market as a whole.

There’s no job loyalty but the employers expect it for some reason and decide that someone with 5 years experience will stay around longer than 25 years - though the reality isn’t that at all.

in my 30s, having the same experience. completely invisible.

Have you tried getting into US politics?

Most of the people around that age at my work who were laid off were basically forced to retire.

A handful of interviews? Man, they're getting better responses than me, and I've been looking for over 6 years because I wanted to leave my last job.

Same in the us but really I don't think jobs are falling into younger folks laps.

I'm not surprised. I've seen it, even in industries which value experience.

Having to do online cr'application's and taking modified MMPI tests doesn't help.

I don't doubt that there are people who see old person and move on to the next candidate. I also believe that many people do not redefine themselves in their careers and have not grown since they were in their late 20s. You have to grow and adapt or get left behind.

If only anybody could identify what the problem was..

I guess it'll remain a forever mystery.

I've tried editing my CV according to ATS but still havent had luck.