Age discrimination remains a problem in the hiring process (for younger candidates too) – WTOP News
Age discrimination remains a problem in the hiring process (for younger candidates too) WTOP
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Age Discrimination in the Hiring Process
Age discrimination in the hiring process is illegal, but it still happens, often unintentionally.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
A recent survey of 1,000 hiring managers by Resume Builder found that 42% consider age when reviewing resumes. Age bias by hiring managers is also difficult for a candidate to prove.
“If someone is reviewing your resume and they see that you graduated in 1970, that might put you out of the offering if that person has an age bias,” said Stacie Haller, chief career adviser at Resume Builder. “You may never know that is why you were eliminated.”
When qualified older candidates are rejected from multiple employers, those applicants might take that as a signal that age is a factor in not getting offers.
Reasons for age-related bias against older candidates include the likelihood of retirement, potential health issues, lack of experience with technology, a fixed mindset, and the need for time off, according to survey responses.
Reducing Age Bias in Resumes
- Avoid including graduation dates on resumes.
- Limit work history to the past 15 years.
- Do not include irrelevant jobs from more than 15 years ago.
Including a picture on a resume or cover letter went out of fashion years ago, but Haller said job seekers still need a picture on career sites such as LinkedIn and Indeed. She stressed it needs to be a professional picture.
“If it’s not, and you have a picture that is not professional — and I’ve seen pictures of people holding a beer on a beach — well, you’re not going to get any calls,” she said.
Age bias in the hiring process does not affect only older candidates. It affects young candidates too — and beyond their lack of work history — especially since the pandemic, which changed the personal growth experience for many young adults.
“Gen-Zers are viewed as not having professional skills, or etiquette skills or knowing how to interface with co-workers,” Haller said. “They have that kind of age bias against them.”
Beyond those notions, hiring managers responding to the survey cited concerns about young job applicants job-hopping and lacking reliability. Of those hiring managers who have age bias against younger applicants, 46% said it is beneficial to the company to avoid hiring Gen-Z candidates.
Resume Builder’s full hiring manager survey results about age bias is online.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.
- Indicator 8.5.1: Average hourly earnings of female and male employees, by occupation, age group, and persons with disabilities.
The article discusses age discrimination in the hiring process, which is a barrier to achieving full and productive employment for all individuals. The target 8.5 aims to ensure equal opportunities for employment regardless of age, gender, or disability. The indicator 8.5.1 measures the average hourly earnings of employees by age group, which can be used to assess the impact of age discrimination on wages.
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SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.
- Indicator 10.2.1: Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income, by age, sex, and persons with disabilities.
The article highlights age-related bias in the hiring process, which contributes to inequalities in employment opportunities based on age. Target 10.2 aims to promote the inclusion of all individuals, regardless of age or other factors. The indicator 10.2.1 measures the proportion of people living below a certain income threshold, which can be used to assess the economic inclusion of different age groups.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value. | Indicator 8.5.1: Average hourly earnings of female and male employees, by occupation, age group, and persons with disabilities. |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status. | Indicator 10.2.1: Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income, by age, sex, and persons with disabilities. |
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