1 in 4 candidates over 50 refrain from
applying for jobs due to feeling 'old'
compared to their peers. This hesitation
is rooted in negative stereotypes that
are perpetuated in the hiring process.
The Age
Advantage
Overcoming Age Bias to Hire Experienced Talent
is the age at which recruiters say a candidate
might be considered 'too old'.
of workers over 50 frequently fear not finding
a job due to being perceived as 'too old'.
57
33%
Confidence in securing a
job declines after age 50
Age bias impacts the confidence of older
workers in finding a job that matches their
skills and qualifications.
More than 1 in 10 (15%) candidates over 50
were turned down from a job explicitly due
to their age.
Age
Confidence
in
finding
a
job
6.7
6.8
6.3
5.7
5.3
0
2
4
6
8
10
21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 50 51 - 60 ≥
61
Confidence
Average
6.7
6.8
6.3
5.7
5.3
0
2
4
6
8
10
21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 50 51 - 60 ≥ 61
Confidence
Average
High
Low
