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Why Are You Reading My Name

by Why Are You Reading My Name Apr 28, 2021 4 Comments 4 Links

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An idea I wish would catch on – make your age and name “available on request” to reduce the risk of age and gender discrimination when applying for jobs

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  1. HADRIAN ION
    HADRIAN ION on April 28, 2021 at 11:32 pm 
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    Idea: Anonymous Job Applications
    Link: https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/sexism-i...

    Not sure if this will help your case, but if you spot a job ad that mentions “young” or “mature” cash in on it, it could be illegal in some jurisdictions. https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/sexism-in-recruitment-red-lipstick-good-dress-excellent/

    Sexism in recruitment: “Red lipstick, heels – good; wearing a dress – excellent”
    Link: https://www.personneltoday.com/h
    What can an interviewer note down about a job applicant? The recent sex discrimination case involving a series of gender-specific remarks is a warning to
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  2. Mike
    Mike on April 28, 2021 at 3:45 pm 
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    Idea: Anonymous Job Applications
    Link: https://www.aarp.org/work/working-at-50-pl...

    35 percent of the U.S. population is now age 50 or older. Difficult to weed the oldies out unless you are clever about your selection process. I don;t think hiding your age is a good idea though. It will make it look like you have issues about it.

    Age Discrimination Still Thrives in America
    Link: https://www.aarp.org/work/workin
    Workplace age discrimination still thrives in America today. AARP takes a look at the issue and provides ways to end the last acceptable bias.
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  3. 8-BIT BOBBY
    8-BIT BOBBY on April 28, 2021 at 3:22 pm 
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    Idea: Anonymous Job Applications
    Link: https://www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/four-...

    You won’t see the discrimination in the ad, but trust me, you will experience it when they pick the candidates. Used to be women that suffered, now, I am not so sure.

    Four things you shouldn’t see in a job advert | reed.co.uk
    Link: https://www.reed.co.uk/career-ad
    We’ve already covered what you should and shouldn’t be asked at an interview. Here are four things you shouldn’t see in a job ad:
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