Observed Signal · Sep 29, 2022 · Survey · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Negative
How Popular Are Older Job Applicants?
An OnlineMarketing.de article examines whether older job applicants face uphill battles in a tight labor market. It reports findings from Indeed’s survey conducted with professionals over 45 and HR managers, focusing on perceptions of age-related job chances and discrimination. Key results show that more than a quarter of HR respondents consider applicants over 60 to be too old for the role, about 20% deem those over 55 too old, and 8% view applicants over 45 as too old. Among older workers, 71% feel job ads using phrases like 'young teams' fail to address them. About 43% of HR respondents say postings indirectly seek younger candidates. Yet 53% would consider giving older applicants a chance due to current skilled-labor shortages. The study also notes that fewer than 15% of HR professionals actively target older candidates, and 11% of firms offer no programs for older staff.
Significant discussion on age discrimination in hiring; moderate relevance to AdTech talent management.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Indeed and a market research institute surveyed employees over 45 and HR professionals about job chances for older applicants.
- More than 25% of HR respondents consider applicants over 60 too old for the job.
- 71% of over-60s feel job ads stating 'young teams' do not address them.
- 43% of HR respondents say postings indirectly seek younger workers.
- 53% of HR respondents would open processes for older applicants due to skilled-labor shortages.
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