I can relate. I am also 57 and was laid off from Wells Fargo Auto Finance along with the whole division in Dec 2008. I have applied for 100’s of jobs, interview for many. No one is interested. I was at the very top of my profession. Does not matter. No one cares. I am not requesting pity I am just saying I understand. Never in my wildest imagination could I see myself in this position. 22 months and NO prospects.
This may not help anyone on here but around here many business executives serve on the boards of charities. If you have time and you can volunteer for one of those charities you will have a contact who may know someone who can help you find a job. Just a suggestion.