| Topic Name: |
age questions |
| Message Name: |
If they want to know, you don't want to work there |
| Date Posted: |
01/28/2002 |
| In Reply To: |
In my recent job search I was asked where I graduated from High School as part of what seemed like casual conversation. The first time this happened I didn't think anything of it but became suspicious when it became a pattern in interviews. I am over 40, having obtained B.A. and M.A. degrees within the last 10 years. I can't think of any other reason this question would be asked unless the interviewer intended to research my High School to obtain my graduation year and make an assumption about my age. |
| Message: |
If they are trying to find out if you're "too old," then you really don't want to work there, since they likely will stereotype you even if they do hire you. Anyone who would go to such lengths to find out your age is disturbed.
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