As Vlad says, as long as you are in the age range (and if you're at interview, then you are, otherwise you'd have been sifted out before that stage), then we use other factors to determine your suitability.
And of course if we did decide to say 'no' because we thought you were too old, that would be illegal.
To put the other side of things, I have interviewed and said yes to a 40 year old (when there there was no upper age limit). He of course had lots of life experience to draw on during the interview, and his coming career, so it was an impressive interview from my point of view.
As regards those who are on the younger side, as I've said before on this very thread, you need to think very honestly about your own character. You do need to be very mature and level headed to do this job, you need to be able to cope with pressure and mentally 'juggle' lots of balls, so to speak. If this isn't you, then perhaps a few years at uni or work would prepare you more thoroughly.
Virgin girl.....my spare room!
