2006-08-10 01:38:36 · 9 answers · asked by appletree 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
They are not legally allowed to ask you your age, except to confirm you are legally able to work, and/or fulfill job requirements.
For instance if you look like a 12 year old, they can make sure you are old enough to work (however enough background should be given on your application to include the time to reach your current age).
Or if you are applying to be a bartender they can check your I.D. to make sure you are 21, if there is a question.
2006-08-10 01:45:37 · answer #1 · answered by cirestan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they do an employment verification, they may ask to see your driver's license.
Your job experience itself will give them some idea. Especially if you include dates on your resume.
Your exact age isn't relevant, but you need to use age and experience as a tool. You said you're attending a job interview, they are going to see you personally so I imagine they'll make up an age if you don't answer an age question honestly.
I doubt they even ask. Good luck....
2006-08-10 02:23:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless there is a minimum age requirement for the job (ie: if alcohol is sold, employees must be legal age), then the question would be considered out of bounds. And you would be within your legal rights to tell the inteviewer that.
2006-08-10 01:49:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are probably not going to ask your age. They'll want to know what skills, education, and work experience you have. If for some reason they do, just be honest with them, because if they find out that you lied, you can be disqualified from the position. Companies are not supposed to discriminate people because of their age.
2006-08-10 02:05:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh they cannot legally ask your age and you do not have to volunteer that information
Good Luck
PS
Jeff Foxworthy says you're a Redneck if you bring a six pack of beer to a job interview
2006-08-10 01:46:32 · answer #5 · answered by bconehead 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some positions require you to be 18 in order to operate machinery such as compactors and the company can get into some serious trouble if you are underaged and operating this equipment.
2006-08-10 01:55:21 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They cannot legally ask you your age, they can only ask if you are over 18.
If they come out directly and ask how old you are, you can reply "what does this have to do with the position?"
2006-08-10 02:51:48 · answer #7 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you arent' mature enough to be truthful about your age, you sure as hell aren't mature enough to handle a job. Grow up!
2006-08-10 02:02:08 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They shouldn,'t ask ur age. DO not give dates when you grad. Your resume with your work experience might give it away. Good luck.
2006-08-10 01:46:01 · answer #9 · answered by accesscard 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋