CurtEastPoint
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Fri Aug-14-09 11:48 AM
Original message |
Age discrimination: What would you do if you saw 'recent college graduate' in an employement ad? |
|
This is illegal. Should I call the offending company or simply let EEOC do its thing.
|
kdmorris
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Fri Aug-14-09 11:50 AM
Response to Original message |
1. Guess that would depend on how it was used |
|
"We will only hire a recent college graduate" = bad, "Great for a recent college graduate" = fine.
|
CurtEastPoint
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Fri Aug-14-09 11:54 AM
Response to Reply #1 |
|
"We are looking for a recent college graduate"
and under requirements:
"Bachelors degree required Recent College Graduate or 2-3 years experience in an administrative support role"
|
lapfog_1
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Fri Aug-14-09 11:53 AM
Response to Original message |
|
is usually code speak for "we don't pay shit, so don't expect much".
|
Enrique
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Fri Aug-14-09 11:57 AM
Response to Reply #2 |
|
no one "expects much" these days, they just want a job. This is to discourage older workers to apply.
|
Berry Cool
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Fri Aug-14-09 12:05 PM
Response to Reply #4 |
6. I'd like to see what they'd do if a 45-year-old woman came in and said |
|
"I'm a recent college graduate. I quit school the first time to get married and have kids, but recently I went back and finished my degree. Here I am."
|
RaleighNCDUer
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Fri Aug-14-09 12:04 PM
Response to Reply #2 |
5. Actually, it's code for "entry level position that we have no illusions |
|
about your making it a career. You're here for a couple years, will get no raises, and then you will leave. People with REAL experience need not waste your time, because we don't want to go through this again in four months when the economy picks up and you find something better. We aren't looking for experience - we are offering it."
|
lapfog_1
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Fri Aug-14-09 12:24 PM
Response to Reply #5 |
|
More precise than my definition. But you should also add "BTW, it doesn't pay shit".
|
Turbineguy
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Fri Aug-14-09 12:28 PM
Response to Original message |
8. We like 'em young and naive |
|
and not knowing how to fill out an overtime sheet.
|
Hello_Kitty
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Fri Aug-14-09 12:43 PM
Response to Original message |
9. I got a job offer email from an insurance company seeking women. |
|
I was shocked because I thought that was illegal too.
|
CurtEastPoint
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Fri Aug-14-09 01:52 PM
Response to Reply #9 |
10. Yes. It is if they will not hire a man. Only 'bona fide' job requirements, i.e., .... |
|
modeling brassieres etc. which can only be done by someone with female breasts.
|
Hello_Kitty
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Fri Aug-14-09 02:58 PM
Response to Reply #10 |
11. I've seen job ads before that said things like "this is a great company for women" |
|
Which is okay but this one said "Seeking Women Applicants" in the headline. I'm sure they don't deny men jobs but I thought that was questionable.
|
IDFbunny
(530 posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Tue Sep-01-09 02:54 PM
Response to Reply #11 |
12. Small business can be more discriminatory. |
|
I think the rule is 15 or more employees before EEO kicks in. Up to that a small business owner can hire who s/he wants. A veterinary clinic I go to is all woman.
|
DU
AdBot (1000+ posts) |
Fri May 03rd 2024, 07:00 PM
Response to Original message |