tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post4601910998903166704..comments2023-12-19T22:41:37.465-08:00Comments on Interns Over 40: Age Bias: Do Hiring Managers Care That Federal Laws Prohibit Age Discrimination When Hiring?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991904316699838262noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-15991929314807837372014-05-23T01:25:25.613-07:002014-05-23T01:25:25.613-07:00I would like to thanks for this topic and article ...I would like to thanks for this topic and article post because it is rally gives knowledgeable and great information, will definitely share that with our friend, team and bookmark it also. <a href="http://www.smart-hire.in/" rel="nofollow"> enterprises hiring management system</a>.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762611069657684138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-20546118718645016692014-03-10T08:34:05.900-07:002014-03-10T08:34:05.900-07:00I have actually been asked how many more years I p...I have actually been asked how many more years I planned on working for during 2 different interviews. While I look younger than my 60 years, and limit my resume to the last 15 years of experience, once I show up for the interview it's quite obvious I am well over 40 and, at that point, the interview is rushed through and quickly ended.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-37364311721538019432013-09-18T07:32:10.099-07:002013-09-18T07:32:10.099-07:00If you spent more time networking and cleaning up ...If you spent more time networking and cleaning up your resume and reading all the other articles on Interns Over Forty instead of wasting time wining and crying about age discrimination.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-86899715416669358202013-07-29T04:38:17.200-07:002013-07-29T04:38:17.200-07:00There's nothing I can do about being chronolog...There's nothing I can do about being chronologically over 50 years old. It's funny. We grew up in the generation (or even just after the generation!) that lived by the "Don't trust anyone over 30" mantra. Yet we adapted. We continue to adapt. We will continue to adapt. The comments in this discussion are right on point, despite a few typos and/or misspellings! Some Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01963566552296239673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-12617906930263622992013-06-29T16:14:29.010-07:002013-06-29T16:14:29.010-07:00I'm 40, and just beginning a career in account...I'm 40, and just beginning a career in accounting, which took me five long years to train for. I just finished my Master of Accounting degree and graduated at the top (literally the top) of my class. I have several academic accolades and awards to prove it. I also completed an internship and have worked in the field (part time) ever since starting my upper division classes. Unfortunately I JBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678909684011778476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-57922074080140300062013-06-25T11:40:21.388-07:002013-06-25T11:40:21.388-07:00Very very good idea.Very very good idea.arindamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759700649010099637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-12881715437451161192013-06-16T05:59:55.851-07:002013-06-16T05:59:55.851-07:00You can take direct action against age discriminat...You can take direct action against age discrimination in job postings. Job requirements that request an experience range, say 3-5 years of experience, are illegal under ADEA because they discourage the protected class of workers, those over 40 from applying. I've made it my personal quest to educate HR managers ignorant of the law. I email them and explain that they can post "3+ years ofAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-27606867926209326072013-06-10T05:55:53.048-07:002013-06-10T05:55:53.048-07:00The fact the Federal Government legislates Acts ag...The fact the Federal Government legislates Acts against discrimination confirms the extent of discrimination within the American workforce. Discrimination is culturally based and age discrimination is the most egregious because it is socially endorsed. It is one thing to have Acts to make it illegal to discriminate and quite another to enforce the Acts. Enforcement is the key to making a Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14793689827505747755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-54917994929953058662013-04-30T13:05:51.934-07:002013-04-30T13:05:51.934-07:00Age discrimination is rampant in this tight job ma...Age discrimination is rampant in this tight job market. I seen it blatantly committed in the State of Ohio. I am in my 50's and at my last position I was told on numerous occasions people my age should retire. It can be sullen, it can be open. Nothing will ever change since no one enforces the law, and it is up to the victim of it to do something about it, which is a uphill battle. . since Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-80008034387066225292013-04-25T11:50:25.902-07:002013-04-25T11:50:25.902-07:00I agree that it is virtually impossible to prove a...I agree that it is virtually impossible to prove agism. I am 53 and will be imminently unemployed due to my employer closing. Like others on this blog I've shortened my resume, dumbed it down, taken off dates etc to get my interviews. Once there, the euphemisms I get during interviews are amazing. "Wow, you have a LOT of experience"; "You have a WIDE BREADTH of background"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-48964021011590100952013-04-05T05:14:51.409-07:002013-04-05T05:14:51.409-07:00I'm 56 years old, and have worked in my field,...I'm 56 years old, and have worked in my field,(social services), for more than 30 years until last March. I've sent out resumes, had interviews, but nothing. First I tried leaving my college graduation date off my resume, that works until the HR person asks for a copy of my college diploma. It's not to hard to presume that that HR person does the math, and bingo they know my age. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-87975713688542627672013-04-03T10:41:19.645-07:002013-04-03T10:41:19.645-07:00I am in my late 50's and have been looking for...I am in my late 50's and have been looking for a good job since 2008. Luckily, I have been contracting most of that time with one company. But for that I just got a call and was asked if I could start on Monday. So there was no interview. I have sent my resume in for hundreds of jobs for which I am qualified, but have had less than 10 interviews in the last 5 years. Granted, perhaps it's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-12444138873737974332013-03-07T07:51:11.362-08:002013-03-07T07:51:11.362-08:00I'm finding out that a highly qualified older ...I'm finding out that a highly qualified older person can't even get an interview. A resume from an older person gets rejected out of hand. What a sick society we live in!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-2503255279786243742013-03-04T05:47:12.905-08:002013-03-04T05:47:12.905-08:00It is happening all over, but hard to prove. I ha...It is happening all over, but hard to prove. I have years of experience and still need to work to live but do not seem to be able to get a new job in my field or as a cashier somewhere.<br />So what do we do when you look for a full time permanent position for over 5 years, and know you are being judged on your age, not you abilities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-67096451492159945122012-09-24T16:38:08.350-07:002012-09-24T16:38:08.350-07:00A very fine article and exceptional blog. Is there...A very fine article and exceptional blog. Is there any way I can subscribe to new articles, you know like acquiring them on email or something like that.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.surveytool.com/facebook-social-media-surveys/" rel="nofollow">http://www.surveytool.com/facebook-social-media-surveys/</a><br />SurveyToolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13767863385501785648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-47254484789726942892012-09-11T23:06:16.894-07:002012-09-11T23:06:16.894-07:00It is disheartening to read that most people belie...It is disheartening to read that most people believe that nothing can really be done to rectify age discrimination. I think quota systems simil;ar to other "affirmative action" programs that have preceeded should be in place for companies over a certain size in order to change attitudes and hiring practices. As with financial and regulatory matters in which public companies are requiredAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-21212023061856563842012-08-09T17:22:47.544-07:002012-08-09T17:22:47.544-07:00So, I am 52, & a seasoned long time employee, ...So, I am 52, & a seasoned long time employee, 25 years. Been running my 3 person department for 10 years. The President decides to create a new VP position overseeing my Department & gives it to a 44 year old. Is this a age discrimination issue? Or because the newly hired guy is over 40, is it not?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-92066338525652914942012-07-12T12:52:46.632-07:002012-07-12T12:52:46.632-07:00I'm 65. Very experienced but lost my job in M...I'm 65. Very experienced but lost my job in March due to CEO suddenly closing business due to taking $ for personal use and investors pulled out. It was devastating since it was a great job/great pay. I've been trying to get a job since and recently received offer letter which I signed and returned. So happy to find something. Then I was told I had to give them my SSN and DOB to put Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-34770006691603564542012-07-06T12:41:52.486-07:002012-07-06T12:41:52.486-07:00I have read every one of the comments on the age i...I have read every one of the comments on the age issue. I am 66<br />and lost my job Jan-09 as a Field Sales rep with a Co almost 16 years<br />With over 26 years in the same industry and almost 40 years sales,<br />I can't get hired. I have been very<br />selective about the jobs & Co's I<br />have interviwed with so as not to <br />waste my time or anyone elses. You<br />just have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-21641076716141245222012-05-04T23:39:48.249-07:002012-05-04T23:39:48.249-07:00Two words: digital recorder. These devices are i...Two words: digital recorder. These devices are inexpensive and can be dropped in your bag or pocket. Turn on the digital recorder (they record for several hours), before you enter for an interview. When someone asks about your gray hair or your high school graduation date, take that recording to an attorney and see if they can do something with that. A person can be subpoenaed and under Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-9093559114780376882012-05-04T23:39:12.393-07:002012-05-04T23:39:12.393-07:00Two words: digital recorder. These devices are i...Two words: digital recorder. These devices are inexpensive and can be dropped in your bag or pocket. Turn on the digital recorder (they record for several hours), before you enter for an interview. When someone asks about your gray hair or your high school graduation date, take that recording to an attorney and see if they can do something with that. A person can be subpoenaed and under Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-74903424963444703322012-05-02T08:52:40.465-07:002012-05-02T08:52:40.465-07:00When the government says "I'm here to hel...When the government says "I'm here to help you" as in the case of this law, run for the hills. There is almost nothing you can do to stop age discrimination. Any lawyer will tell you a smoking gun is needed and several witnesses. <br />What we need to do is better prepare ourselves for our careers and tell them why older workwers are a bargain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-30299431188107603442012-05-02T05:07:19.451-07:002012-05-02T05:07:19.451-07:00Age discrimination is very real. I am 58 and worke...Age discrimination is very real. I am 58 and worked for a government contractor. When the contract changed and we were being placed in our new departments, my new boss was alot younger than me and told my former boss that he really didn't want me to work for him because he didn't want to pick up any more older workers but wanted fresh young folks from college. Two months later i was laid Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12398798498523869839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-42603658641724455332012-04-30T06:20:47.917-07:002012-04-30T06:20:47.917-07:00I have great sympathy for people seeking work over...I have great sympathy for people seeking work over 40 years. As someone who is over 50 years and is an employer I see both sides of the argument. <br /><br />1. Protected categories are very well intentioned but they prevent the hiring of the very people that they aim to protect. If people are protected, then you cannot lay them off or make them redundant (for good reasons) without someone Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648536609399955608.post-70947500241105856292012-04-29T21:36:26.719-07:002012-04-29T21:36:26.719-07:00Here in Europe, not only is age openly asked, phot...Here in Europe, not only is age openly asked, photographs are encouranged on all CVs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com