Nearly 4 in 10 Hiring Managers Admitted Reviewing Resumes With Age Bias
The Fact
In a ResumeBuilder survey of 800 U.S. hiring managers published in 2022, nearly 4 in 10 admitted reviewing resumes with age bias. More than 80% said they had concerns about hiring applicants 60 and older; reasons included that they might retire soon and might lack technology skills.
What This Means
The 'can't keep up with technology' assumption shows up in what hiring managers themselves say.
Why It Matters
Age bias often starts before the interview — at the resume.
Sources
ResumeBuilder survey reported by Allwork.Space, May 30, 2022. https://allwork.space/2022/05/workplace-ageism-4-in-10-hiring-managers-admit-to-age-bias/
Note: survey conducted by a resume-services company.