Of all the discriminations that potential candidates face, the most devastating is the rejection because of the age factor.
Hiring managers in a few companies can be biased and can reject the candidates based on their age even before interviewing them.
This can curb the growth of the candidate and also the company might lose a talented applicant.
Being rejected on the basis of age cannot be identified that easily, but in case if you are able to find somehow that it is playing a role in your growth, here are a few tips suggested by blog.livecareer.com.
The first tip is to not to share your age upfront, this will provide a way to escape biased employers. 'Don’t include your graduation dates, and share only the last ten years of relevant positions in your job history. Don’t declare your age or birth date anywhere in your resume, application, or cover letter,' the article suggests.
If the job that you are looking for actually needs a youngster, find ways to counter the problem. You may not have the skills of someone younger, but there are other things like leadership quality and in-depth industrial knowledge which can give you an edge over the others.
Focus you attention away from your age and concentrate more on the skill aspect, by doing this you can avoid unnecessary questions from the employer and can also gain their trust.
Know your rights and if the employer's actions are discriminating, you can always call out this behavior.
Patience is the key to all these points, it may take you a little while longer to land in a job you want, but never be discouraged. Stay focused on what you have to offer and keep moving forward.
