<p>I'm 29 years old going back to school for a 2nd degree in Computer Science. After spending the last 1.5 years at community college I'm finally transferring to my local state university this fall. </p>
<p>I would like to get an internship asap but being 29 years old and probably 9-10 years older than the other applicants. I need to know. Realistically, how much of a chance do I have at getting an internship over the next guy?</p>
<p>Your age will (mostly) only be an issue if the employer gets the feeling that you won’t be able to take orders from someone who is younger than you.</p>
<p>Fitting into company culture is always very important.</p>
<p>there was just an article about older interns…</p>
<p>[FEATURE-Older</a> interns signal gloomy U.S. labor market | Reuters](<a href=“http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/30/usa-economy-interns-idUSN1E75S1R420110630]FEATURE-Older”>http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/30/usa-economy-interns-idUSN1E75S1R420110630)</p>
<p>I’m 34 in a CompE major. I’m currently competing for an internship and I asked my interviewer about my age being a problem.</p>
<p>She told me it would only be a problem if my work history was poor. I was told having a strong work history, which includes the military, would only help me. </p>
<p>Many companies use internships to find future hires so I can’t believe it will hurt.</p>