Has a potential (or existing) employer ever asked you for your graduation year? If so, you are NOT alone. This may seem like a harmless question, but chances are the employer is trying to determine your age. Here are some things you should know and what you can do!
-What employers CAN ask The Age Discrimination in Employment Act does NOT prohibit an employer from asking about an applicant’s (or employee’s age), or from asking other questions that may help the employer determine a person’s age such as when you graduated high school or college. It is currently legal for them to inquire.
-What they CAN’T do It is however 100% illegal for the employer to take that information (graduation date, age, etc) and then discriminate based on that individual’s age. For example, saying “You are too old for this role.”
-Is this happening to OTHER people According to AARP, two out of three workers between ages 45 and 74 say they have seen or experienced age discrimination at work, and job seekers over age 35 cite it as a top obstacle to getting hired. If you happen to work in the high-tech or entertainment industries, your chances of experiencing age discrimination are even higher.
-What YOU can do Unfortunately, you cannot prevent someone from inquiring about your age. If they truly want to know they will likely ask, but if they do, answer honestly and with confidence. Make sure your skills are updated and clearly show in your resume that you can take on the role before you even apply. If your skills aren’t current, take a class or two and be prepared before you apply. When in doubt if you feel the company just might not be right for you, do your research! Check out [this post] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/d98a6946-b042-5278-8899-45b1326fd186) on how to determine a company’s culture, and learn more about how to defeat ageism [HERE] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/aaf4f67d-20de-5386-b129-a47d2fa9b8e8).
Now go out there, apply, and rock those [interviews] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/29869635-4d8f-502f-b912-2211f8b674d8).
Since most job applications require your date of birth, chances are you won't even be asked to interview, in most cases. The discrimination begins immediately! I have put in myriad applications to no avail, regardless of my education or experience. Something must be done across the board, possibly even legislation, to help seniors find work. We want to work, so why can't we?
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To be honest, I would rather they know my age. I want to fit the job I'm applying for. I want to work where they are looking for a mature professional. That's just my opinion.
I graduated in 1972 I am glad that you feel the way you do that age is only a number.
I graduated in 1996
I retired 2 years ago!!!!!!!!!!
I would try Wal-Mart. They are very good at hiring people who haven't worked in a long time, or who have other barriers to employment.
You right about question employer asking employees. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Medical Questions & Examinations The ADA places restrictions on employers when it comes to asking job applicants to answer medical questions, take a medical exam, or identify a disability.
An employer may not ask a job applicant, for example, if he or she has a disability (or about the nature of an obvious disability). An employer also may not ask a job applicant to answer medical questions or take a medical exam before making a job offer.
An employer may ask a job applicant whether they can perform the job and how they would perform the job. The law allows an employer to condition a job offer on the applicant answering certain medical questions or successfully passing a medical exam, but only if all new employees in the same job have to answer the questions or take the exam.
Once a person is hired and has started work, an employer generally can only ask medical questions or require a medical exam if the employer needs medical documentation to support an employee’s request for an accommodation or if the employer has reason to believe an employee would not be able to perform a job successfully or safely because of a medical condition.
The law also requires that the employers keep all medical records and information confidential and in separate medical files.
I haven't seen worked for a long time and now that my kids are grown I want to work because what I get a month doesn't pay the bills in
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