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This girl was tell me that her career counselor told her she should only put the years she worked at a job and not include the year she graduated. Has anyone else done this? I never heard not including the year you graduated college. That sounds really bizarre
They tell you that as a tool for deception for either age purposes or to hide possible gaps in employment. The dates are irrelevant to most hiring managers unless the gaps in employment are not justified.
Most of us recruiters do not like candidates over the age of 40 unless the person is an executive or senior manager. Do what you can to hide your age.
(I hate age discrimination and am in my early 50s)
after reading this post I now know why I saw that question on the employment application at the placement agency which was.."if you are under 40 enter your date of birth here"
Most of us recruiters do not like candidates over the age of 40 unless the person is an executive or senior manager. Do what you can to hide your age.
(I hate age discrimination and am in my early 50s)
Yes, because when you go to the expense of the interview, lose the time, waste everything else, then get excluded for some other flimsy reason, at least it's not because of "age" discrimination.
This girl was tell me that her career counselor told her she should only put the years she worked at a job and not include the year she graduated. Has anyone else done this? I never heard not including the year you graduated college. That sounds really bizarre
Use common sense. If you are not getting an interview due to age discrimination. Then leave it out.
If you are getting jobs, despite having graduated beyond 10 years ago, then leave it on.
just a thought!!
p.s. If people discriminate against you because you wear a scull cap or a scarf, or because your name is kadafi or hitler, then change your name, at least until you get the job!
I leave off the dates of my degrees because there was a gap of several years between my associates and my bachelor's.
Most resume I have reviewed don't include the dates by degrees.
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