Take our quiz to see if you know how to present yourself and reduce
the chances of age discrimination.
But, why give anyone the opportunity to increase
the chance of age discrimination?
Not exact matches
Indeed, some even asked candidates during interviews if they plan to begin a family — even though this is banned under sex
discrimination law: 52 %
of managers admitted weighing up the
chances of a candidate getting pregnant, considering factors such as a woman's
age and marital status.
If you're capable
of writing a resume that showcases your value upfront and how you're relevant to the employer, it lessens the
chance for
age discrimination to happen on the resume.
Employers want to stay away from any
chance of discrimination about gender, religion,
age, marital status and ethnicity.
As shallow as it may seem, an outdated strategy increases your risk
of falling victim to
age discrimination before you even get a
chance to prove yourself.