Our survey revealed some very interesting patterns relative to screening candidates. We found that most employers were very enthusiastic about hiring older workers because they tend to offer the soft skills needed in today’s workplace. But in an interesting paradox, it was clear that most of the tools and techniques used to screen candidates focused on more objective criteria such as number of years’ experience, use of technology, and professional degrees and certifications.

The hardest interview question is often the one that should be the most natural, "tell me about yourself".