Age discrimination in recruitment - The job interview

This Skill Boosters drama scenario addresses age discrimination in recruitment and selection. It explores the assumption that age will automatically preclude a candidate from being suitable. It also examines a character’s reluctance to manage an older employee, and the assumption that training older people is not worth the investment. This section also includes a good practice approach to a job interview.

[tubeMonger]

As a 40+ person with high education and many years work experience I have gone through these interviews. These days I have my own company.

[cherylguthrie]

Fantastic & informative video on ageism - thank you so much!

[podsmpsg]

If you're just out of college, they say you don't have enough experience, but if you're over 50, they say you're too old.

[surgicaltoolboxrnhealthbea]

Harvard Business Review has a recent article on hiring older candidates is important, variety, for a healthy robust team.

[TheSnerggly]

This is spot on and has happened to me twice now where I have lost out on jobs after making the third round of interviews on camera. The minute they see my face, or if I tell of how my past experiences may fit with their current situation, it's off. Once get over 50, it's over.

[PoisonelleMisty]

Some people fear and hate those who are different from them. This fear and hate towards those who are different from oneself is often rooted in ignorance and lack of exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives. It is important to actively seek out opportunities to learn about and engage with people who are different from us in order to overcome these prejudices.

[airplanes]

I've been living this for the last 6 months. Reverse discrimination is at epidemic proportions.

[oonaghmolyneux]

Spot on. Women punish other women for aging. I also say that job interviews are like dating. I got multiple corporate/agency job offers up to my late 30s. HR hire for youth/beauty, not talent. The tone of the job interviews is completely different after 40. You are treated with contempt and condescension.

[urbannib-chocolatewithapur]

A major part of this issue is company failure to effectively do succession planning or ensure that older applicants with more experience get these leadership jobs.

[clincpb]

"it'll be up to you to make sure he does. " that's the problem, they do not want to endorse the responsibility !

[bigdaddyccm]

It would be interesting to see her trying to get a job in five years.

[intelectusABC]

Young people need to work with old people, a great, great opportunity.

[empresspsycho]

Perhaps Sarah is not cut out for management.

[AnnieS]

very well made video, good acting! excellent content!

[Homebackup]

Pushed out my job at 57 and gave up at 60. I have enough money to live comfortably with my wife and 2 autistic sons.nobody will even give me a interview.college educated and have medical license and 35 years experience

[walboyfredo]

Call me sexist but from my experiences the only individuals that l have came across stating " over qualified" are women . Men are more simple minded "can this person do the job? - yes or no" and/or does the job candidate is happy to "work with a certain salary expectation level". Women tend to focus "deeper" concerns rather then the ability to to the job. In the end of the day if a job candidate took "time and effort" to apply for a job that should be respected as a serious intention to have a career with the company.

[Mattea]

providing you even get called for an interview after you apply on line

[kazbah]

Got canned today because I dared to challenge my employers view of my worth. Guess I was right about how little my presence was valued. Over 50 of course. Hated the fact I had to dye my grey hair brown so I could even get an interview. What a waste of dye. Am sick of this sh*t.

[patrickrichmond]

If that man found out the name of the company and found out there was a silly upper age limit and if he created a petition to have the maximum age limit to be elevated to a super high number, I sure would be happy to sign it.

[DianaKazimiera-]

Skills, imagination, vision, talent determination, willingness to learn as well as experience are the most important assets that i would be guided by.The most important thing is whether someone can do the same to replace You. Determination and discipline 👍Appearance and age are an individual matter, because it does not matter when it comes to skills.
Good luck for all 👍
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Be good future 🟢👍