- They ask how old you are.
- They ask when you graduated from high school and deduct 18 years from your graduation year.
- They ask for a college transcript and subtract 22 from your graduation year.
- They ask for a copy of your resume and see when you started working and subtract 22 from that.
- They ask for a photograph.
Can anyone think of other ways? Can anyone think of ways to get around these items?
If you are an unemployed older adult, it's easy to assume ageism or age discrimination when you're turned down for jobs time after time. Yes age discrimination does exist but it is not the barrier EVERY time. Don't let a presumption of "they'll think I'm too old" hold you back. And don't let it cloud your thinking and your analysis of what you can improve in order to become a more desirable candidate. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/should-age-neutral-thing-jessica-goldberg #ageism #agediscrimination #olderworkers #jobsearch
I see lots of Jobcasers talking about ageism and age discrimination by potential employers, but I saw this and thought about how it happens as consumes as well!
I have been searching for a job in private security or law enforcement for more than a year now. I a Marine Corps veteran where I served as a Marine Security Guard at 3 U.S. emabassies, former municipal police officer, former federal law enforcement officer, former high risk security contractor with more than 6 years spent in Afghanistan, more than 7 years of instructing law enforcement officers in the U.S. and overseas and 2 classes away for my bachelor's degree in Homeland Security and yet I still cannot find a job without being told I'm over qualified or I need either an associate's or bachelor's degree. I have 115 credits of 121 needed to graduate, but have been knocked out of consideration because I didn't hold the paper of either although I have more credits than what is required for an associate's degree. Here recently I am now being told that my resume is intimidating! Intimidating? What does that mean? Why call me in for an interview to tell me something so lame, weak, and with very little meaning? Are we now supposed to dumb down our resumes to make the hiring manager feel more confident about their own experiences? I had a general Manger tell me that I was just as qualified to have his job and that he would have a hard time hiring me because he couldn't pay me what I bring to the table. Then why have me come in for an interview? It is so confusing and frustrating finding a career today. Hopefully this spring (with degree in hand) I will land something in line with my background and experience....but who knows? #overqualified #agediscrimination
I am 61, and no one will hire me. I have been looking for a job for a YEAR now. Jobs I could've easily gotten 10 years ago, are NOW out of my reach. Sure, I get a lot of phone interviews, and when they invite me for a "face to face"... they reject me within a few days. Their excuses? "You're overqualified" "You wouldn't be satisfied with the pay" "We hired someone with more experience" OR...THEY JUST WON'T ANSWER MY FOLLOW UP CALLS and EMAILS. What part of "I NEED A JOB" don't these people understand??? I am close to being homeless...and my savings account is dying. Besides that, I can't afford Health Insurance on my own, without a JOB.
I can honestly say that I had a new experience today,,, I received a call from a very young sounding recruiter, who provided me with this response when I answered the question of when I obtained my college degree: " I see, so that makes you a vintage pre-tire employee." I was so shocked that I could only say the first thing that came into my mind, "that like a fine wine, it takes time to develop the skills that I have, I have not yet achieved the richness that comes from a complete and full aging process." The job that she was calling about had nothing to do with my chosen profession, and I politely declined to discuss the position with her further.
I must admit that at first, I was angry with the question, as it screams age discrimination, I was glad that I kept my sense of humor and provided her with what I hope was something for her to consider for the future.
Have been searching for a Chief of Police for several months. My search criteria is for small towns. I have the education and background, mental toughness and physical ability to do this job. However, I feel my age is the stumbling block. How do I get the opportunity to discuss wisdom over age?
How is it that I am always asked my age?