Being a mature job seeker has many benefits. You may be more loyal and definitely have depth of experience. However to minimize ageism you can spruce up your appearance in several ways. Here are a few suggestions.

1. Employee & Job-Seeker Tip BOOMERS: KEEPING YOUR APPEARANCE FRESH Monster Career Coach

2. 1 . WHY BOOMERS SHOULD CONSIDER KEEPING THEIR APPEARANCE FRESH

4. During the interview process, first impressions count

5. There are many misconceptions around older workers but the reality is that baby boomers are highly skilled in using new technologies, agile when it comes to a changing workplace, and more committed and engaged than their younger counterparts

7. If your clothes or hairstyle are 10 years out of date, interviewers will wonder if your business skills are out of date, too

10. Getting a professional to style or colour their hair. At a minimum consider updating the ‘do if it looks too old-fashioned

11. Purchase new eyeglasses or see if contacts are better for you

12. Staying fit. “It's more important to come across as a high-energy person than looking younger.” Exercise, eat right and get enough sleep. And if you’re overweight, maybe try to “shed some pounds”

14. And, no matter how old you are, don’t wear perfume or cologne to any business interview or meeting. Some people are allergic and some may simply dislike your choice of scent