[mrfusion]

I've noticed the age thing too! I thought it was just me. Any thoughts on why there's that distinction?

[kasey_junk]

I'd say that contra to what a lot of propaganda will tell you, being experienced matters.

In interviewing a diversity of experience is especially crucial. Further, being experienced at interviewing is super important, and that sort of experience is even harder to gain than other software experience.

[manishsharan]

I think older people focus on solving problems ; younger interviewers focus on techniques and APIs.