How To Spot Age Discrimination In A Job Interview

[@PODSMPSG1]

Fresh out of college, they say "sorry, not enough experience". Over 45-50, they say "sorry, too old". What the hell do they want?!, they want someone who's 18-35 years old, but has 40 years of work experience. They want something that doesn't exist.

[@blacklyfe5543]

Lol

[@shoestring-budget08]

That's just promoting child labor

[@DelfinuNegru]

Discrimination is still a thing, I can see how people would rather choose to hire someone just because of social compatibility rather than skill. Thereby, the workplace is not about working, but hierarchy.

[@Homebackup2]

Nobody cares. I got pushed out of my career at 57 and never found a job after that. College degree,30 years experience Icu,ed,nicu,ob,trauma,sub acute,trauma rehab. Nearly 1 in 4 workers age 45 and older have been subjected to negative comments about their age from supervisors or coworkers. About 3 in 5 older workers have seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace. 76 percent of these older workers see age discrimination as a hurdle to finding a new job; another report found that more than half of these older workers are prematurely pushed out of longtime jobs and 90 percent of them never earn as much again.

[@Mr12JETS]

You don't even get the interview because the filters will block you.Im 31 and I can't get an interview even though when I was in my 20s everyone wanted to hire me.Discrimination is real.

[@ArtTipswithJohnS.-ty7nr]

I dindt know 31/32 was that old? Im 32 and didnt know

[@stobbinsboy]

I'm 59 and I know I'm getting ganked. I'm thinking about suing for ageism as my final career.

[@bytemevv-4616]

I'm cynical and people always judge, and never give me a chance for anything. I always get talk down to because of my appearance. Before I open my mouth I get judge on the first impression. My KZbin account is seperate from my Business background, I'm always calm, put on a fake smile, dress up, and act the part but people will not like me based on my appearance being part Native American. Being in my 40s I can read peoples mannerisms when I get discriminated from a job opportunity just like a couple of days ago and it's gotten way worse from the past two decades! I'm posting a comment here not just on age discrimination but informing there is still Racial Discrimination!!!

[@jerseypete6674]

I just finished an on-line application that asked for "Year You Graduated From College." It would not allow me to submit it unless I provided an answer. WOW, this is incredible. How can this be legal?????????

[@stobbinsboy]

It's not. Lawyer up!

[@mycraw9915]

They already have their mind made up before you answer.

[@marcushennings9513]

It depends on the career.. the trucking industry wouldn't replace proven drivers that has 1-2 million safe miles with rookies who may crash next week from a little snowstorm causing millions of dollars in damages if not death only because of their age.

[@napoleonbonaparte4396]

100% 👍

[@Monorail-Beyond-the-Veil]

Some online job applications actually ask, "what year did you graduate high school?", DUH - You don't think they could figure out my age by what year I graduated do you? :-O And this answer is REQUIRED before the application will let you continue to the next page.

[@isscopula5411]

yes that is a form of age discrimination.

[@blacklyfe5543]

That makes no sense just because your 18 doesn't mean you graduated college

[@csc1641]

My last interview I was asked by a cocky young 40ish guy "how many more years do you plan on working? The good part is he will be older some day and that is a great equalizer.

[@xararogers3186]

Age discrimination starts at 40, so he could say you are discriminating against him.

[@napoleonbonaparte4396]

I never understand what is the point of age discrimination. If an employee can do his job, what is the point of discrimination I can't get a job because I'm 40+. As the matter of fact, I graduated from accounting not long time ago.

[@bayareagrl4ever526]

I haven’t been offered a job in two years. I’ve applied to hundreds, if not a thousand jobs. Some interviews I go to, the person who is supposed to be interviewing me talks about everything under the sun but my qualifications. So I start interviewing myself… I tell them about my qualifications for the position. I’m looking at losing everything. If I didn’t have some savings, I would already be on the street.

[@LIVdaBrand]

At least you get interviews lol

[@dianaseverns7228]

I’ve been talked to like I’m dumb with computers because I’m old

[@csc1641]

I noticed on Indeed that the employer can ask questions. One of them is how many years of Microsoft experience do you have? I am always truthful and my correct answer would negate me from ever getting a job. If I put "30 years" of experience, no way in hell am I getting an interview. There are ways around age discrimination. Yes, most people would lie and state "20 years" of experience but that is not how I roll.

[@b1ffdanger]

Side-Step the Question: When do you expect to retire? - When I die. :)

[@fionagregory8078]

7 bloody years thanks to the bloody government.

[@Dave-zl2ky]

Expect age discrimination in hiring practices at Costco, Hershey, and Nestle. It is very obvious at the retail level.

[@isscopula5411]

never seen anyone ..well have not looked as for age discrimination in costco

[@cuivre2004]

I would love for them to ask me what I do in my free time! I would demonstrate that I don't stay at home drinking, playing video games and smoking pot, playing fantasy games, and eating Tide Pods or other TikToc challenges. I actually participate in competitive outdoor challenges and work on my family farm!

[@stevennovakovich2525]

The easiest way to spot age discrimination is not getting the interview in the first place.

[@Highlander9740]

I'm fifty four and Im a token at my job but fortunately I can retire. It would be enough to basically live on but I am looking for another job to supplement retirement and I realize that age is an issue. They want young pretty girls even if they are poor workers. I can possibly work for myself after retitement. I feel for all of us older folks. We work hard and have good values but that is not what the world wants. Older white guy here. I know not too many people will think about hiring me even with my skills and experience but I will survive and not give up.

[@bayareagrl4ever526]

Pet Smart’s online application asks if you under age 40. You have to fill this out. They have never contacted me and I have applied to jobs at entry level to assistant manager. Costco, Target, Trader Joe’s, and many more retail/grocery stores reject me without ever meeting me. Even Walmart has not contacted me. I have a long work history and college degrees.

[@Monorail-Beyond-the-Veil]

Suggestion - ONE way to side-step the question of "when do you expect to retire" could be to say, "I don't plan to EVER retire", which makes you sound like a real go-getter, and avoids giving away your age. :-)

[@DrMD-1]

Try being a 23yr old in a job that’s full of 65yr olds and over. Everyone will treat you like you don’t know anything

[@robertjohnson8717]

because at 23 compared to 65 you dont know anything go in with the idea of what can i learn. usaly more experienced people love to teach and pass on knowledge wich is good for you. you have to first accept there's so much these people can teach be humble my friend it will get much farther than hubreris.

[@JohnDoe-uy4rb]

You don't.

[@MrVariant]

@@robertjohnson8717 the elderly have their best years behind them, hopefully brains are still functioning, and don't work well to culture shifts for what is acceptable. There's no reason for you to go in with the attitude of what I can learn, with stubborn old people who think their world from 10-15 years ago still exists.

[@zcorpalpha2462]

DrMD Cause why in the hell would I trust my business to someone who really doesn't care about my investment ?

[@Ominiumshadow24]

@@robertjohnson8717 You sound like the old people. That everybody wants to see retire

[@andreahood9465]

My experience is more subtle. A great interview is followed watching a younger person fill the position. I think a lot of us don’t even realize we have biased ideas.

[@ziggylaurie2268]

Do you have kids means less time for capitalism

[@AudiTTQuattro2003]

All applications require graduation dates...so they know before they even start the interview. It's just the way it is in America, and probably, the world.

[@isscopula5411]

NOT IN GERMANY!!!!

[@MinbadTheFourth]

Yet if you manage to get hired, there is nothing you can do about your age. If that's a problem for them, avoiding it with your wits just to pass the recruitment process won't be enough. There's a high chance they'll get you fired or make you leave by yourself even if you're doing a good job. They'll call the infamous "you're not fitting 100% with the team" lame excuse. Just because they're jealous because you're younger or more experienced than they are. A workplace to avoid altogether, for your own good. Problem is, when you're young, the solution is just to wait it out until you reach the "correct" age range... and do nothing until then. Or find the right company. If you're over 40 however, and cannot apply to an executive position, well you're screwed. Congratulations and welcome to 2020, you can jump off a bridge.

[@BG-pd6os]

A perfect storm is brewing! The baby boomer group are a lot of people, many still working. I have been in the retail car business 32 years, I am 61 years of age. My company pays me a respectable salary for what I am allowed to do. I am no longer a part of any meaningful business decisions. The hardest part is answering to people who could be my kids, biting my tongue often. Its not ideal but after 10 months I have grown used to it. It all started with a new owner and a management shake up, and a 25% salary cut!

[@jaylee5835]

I think the speaking lady probably had a plastic surgery. Because of much difference between her face and her neck skin... And if she had it, it is probably because of the aging visual problem. So this video has some paradox...

[@dt7168]

Everything is discrimination now. Next you’ll have to hire the first person that walks in.

[@randomguy5990]

Is this the first time you've hear of age discrimination? Or are you just naturally a reactionary?

[@dt7168]

randomguy5990 Stop discriminating reactionary people!!

[@randomguy5990]

@@dt7168 You forgot the word "against" but nice try.

[@0dyss3us51]

No discrimination is discrimination. Funny comment but it is untruthful.

[@MrVariant]

1:14 the woman even says HR isn't even trained. That's why the hiring process is so bad and unfair. Not looking for people eager to do their job and have a good learning curve. So you have a lot of problem children from the top down, with favoritism for who is enabled. Work gaps aren't even fair neither, and when you have a job, the bums want multiple interviews. I don't have time for that, let alone the payscale is usually concealed beforehand. Buncha grifters.

[@editorjohn8803]

They'll see your age from the resume, which shows when you graduated from college

[@weirdo1060]

You can leave education date off of resume...but be prepared to have to reveal it with online application

[@fionagregory8078]

CV

[@return3116]

lol

[@flimpjekijken]

Grey hair makes life really easy for them

[@Native722]

Solution: side-step question

[@jakem.4971]

So little views why

[@modernwarrior24]

Aren't age related questions necessary if someone is hiring someone older? Or younger?

[@fironfiron8843]

no they are not...what matters is that they can do the job right i have seen 90 year old that are more fit than younger generation. some old people are stupid and dont take care of themselves, start eating junk food, don't focus on exercise, etc those kind are already retired though

[@modernwarrior24]

@@fironfiron8843 That's just Anectodal though. Truth is hiring a older person is a liability. You never know if they can get injured, stop working, or not preform as well as the guy around the corner. They aren't volunteering they are going to pay you might as well check if you are going to be able to perform all tasks at 100%. You do know the older you get, the more your body degrades right? Its not just "oh he old eww"

[@fironfiron8843]

If they aren't performing the task well, then you can just fire them, end of story. But discriminating based on "you never know" ? Job discrimination only leads to inefficiencies , talents being ignored, worker shortage,etc..It is not a good thing.

[@modernwarrior24]

@@fironfiron8843 "If they weren't performing well on the job just fire them" What!? Assuming once they get the job and they don't preform well your solution is simply fire them? Do you even know the point of a interview? A vetting process to weed out those so you DON'T have to waste time firing people who aren't performing well. If you hire someone who doesn't preform well and end up having to fire them. That's bad business because that means you just wasted your time and money and could of hired someone else. "You never know?" That's why you ask these questions in the first place! But people call it discrimination so we're getting to the point you can't anymore.

[@fironfiron8843]

That is still assuming they will be a liability. In job interviews, specially at say google and others, they have questions prepared for everyone to see if they can do the task or not. Many of them already have experience that is very recent Do you know what is the leading cause of death in America? Heart attack, diabetes , stroke.. Together they make more than half of all deaths. They aren't even related to aging. Meanwhile in say Japan, these type of deaths only make 20%. More people die from Cancer, brain disease,etc there.. Do you know how many young people are getting these diseases ? How do you know these young people arent going to be liability later on? They have already become liability more like, with high rate of obesity and diabetes! Many young people are also dying earlier than old people now. These old people are already experienced with taking care of themselves, they know how to make their own food and others, instead of going to say McDonald.

[@reallemon4446]

Next do gender discrimination

[@S2Tubes]

If you don't want someone that's too old, just assume they are old, and don't hire them. Problem solved. No more age related interview questions. Happy now?

[@cortneymaitland4429]

You're a bar owner and an applicant who looks underage is applying to work in your establishment. Since it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21, how do you ensure that you do not break the law? Certain jobs require applicants to be a certain age.

[@eddieibarra356]

Well In Politics There Is Age Discrmination Too Against People Under The Age Of 40. That Is Why We See Nothing But Old Folks.

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

right? I am older, and I really dont want the choice of voting between two VERY old people. Why not a mix in here? It's like reverse ageism.

[@bobbylarson7407]

Who enforces the Age Discrimination laws?

[@ShidaiTaino]

Bobby Larson lawsuits

[@cuivre2004]

In reality- no one! I have heard and seen so many ways of getting around the overt ageism reason that I recognize it as a separate language. HR departments project themselves as "woke and inclusive", when in reality, they are the biggest bunch of conniving bigots in the workplace!

[@tommyl3707]

Your college years are written on your resume. How on earth could you possibly avoid being discriminated against. These videos are pointless

[@cuivre2004]

Nope- mine aren't! You need to learn how to write a modern resume and get away from the old paradigm.

[@srercrcr]

Try to send the message that you have the experience and knowledge to accomplish what they need done. Convince them!!

[@cuivre2004]

They already know that, most likely. Many are just threatened that you will do their job better than they can. I tried to "reverse mentor" my younger boss on a personnel issue he didn't know how to handle, and he obstinately could not take advise from someone who tackled a similar problem- it would show weakness if he did!

[@555125kevin]

this is a load of bs, age discrimination isn't the problem, color discrimination is the biggest issue in America, ppl that grew up around others with light skin complexion are able to discriminate against darker complexion humans (particularly males), and not have to explain to anybody why they chose not to go with them

[@cuivre2004]

Where is the affirmative action and quotas for workers over a certain age? Color, gender and sexual orientation are front and center of the DEI push- age isn't even in the top 5 of the protected categories, and it does/will affect everyone, if they get to that point.

[@fionagregory8078]

Put a women in It!

[@gothicdragonwarriorqueen5819]

First

[@EileenMRyan]

Meh