Some employers seem to prefer younger candidates for their positions. They often have stereotypes about older workers. If you’re over 50 or even 40, here are some of those age stereotypes and how to address them in a job interview.

1. Stereotype #1. Young people are more tech-savvy and more familiar with advances in their field.

If you recently graduated from college or even high school, it can be assumed that you will automatically be more tech-savvy than someone over 50 and more in touch with advances in your field.

You need to show from the start that you have good computer skills and that you are familiar with social networks like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you need a refresher course, you need to take some classes with a private tutor or at the Apple store. Make sure you know the language of social media so you don’t feel embarrassed in the interview by a term you don’t know.

To show that you’re up to date in your field, be sure to read some recent articles on recent trends. When applying for a Human Resources position, I would always read recent Supreme Court decisions on employment discrimination so I could talk about my knowledge of recent cases.

One way to prove your computer skills is to have an impeccable cover letter and resume. Any errors will put your request in the reject pile. If you have a relevant website or blog, include that link on your resume as well.

2. Stereotype #2. Younger applicants will accept a lower salary.

We know that employers are trying to keep their expenses as low as possible. When they hire new employees, they prefer to offer a salary at the bottom of the salary range. If an employee has recently retired from this position, it is a way for the employer to save some employee costs.

Employers may think that highly experienced candidates will not accept the advertised salary for this position, and if they do, they will leave as soon as they can find a better paying job. If this is a younger person’s first or second job, their salary expectations are probably lower than yours.

As an applicant, you must demonstrate that you are the most qualified for the position with your experience, knowledge, and education. If you have some flexibility regarding salary, let the employer know. For example, if you are already eligible for social security or have a pension, then you may have some negotiation room for salary. If you have a reason to stay in the area, tell your employer that too. For example, you may have parents or children who live in the same region, or your spouse may already have a job nearby.

You need to show the company that paying you more for your expertise gives value to the company. Explain that you have worked in similar positions at similar companies and that you can start working. If you can, show that you can take on additional duties from other positions to make your value even higher. However, don’t sound like a know-it-all when you do this.

3. We can train younger people for the job because they are more modern and flexible. Older applicants are stubborn and steadfast in their ways.

Conventional wisdom is that older workers become fixated on their habits and want to do things the way they’ve always been done and resist change. You have to show that unlike an old dog, you can learn new tricks. You have to demonstrate with your responses and behavior that you are creative and have good ideas. You have to prove that you are a problem solver.

Being fashionable is not a requirement for a job, but you still need to show that you can also be fashionable, but in a dignified way. Dress stylishly, but don’t be provocative or sloppy. Perhaps a nice modern pair of glasses would be a nice touch. I always like to wear a red suit or jacket as red is supposed to be a color of power. Always look professional.

These are just some of the age stereotypes you may face. Be prepared with your answer and you’ll be interviewing like a pro.