not by the qualified people with age bracket of 40 -- 50 years old. So, how can
age be a requirement in applying for a job in higher position?
2007-02-25 02:40:35 · 9 answers · asked by FX777222999 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
The HR policies and practices in Filipino corporations are atrocious. 99% of job openings specifically require either an age range or be gender specific--in addition to actual experience and skill sets. Some require only graduates from a specific school. Worse yet, they go further by sometimes requiring "a pleasant personality" or downright ask for "attractiveness". When I go to a job fair in the Philippines and talk to hiring managers, these corporate practices often reminds me of a job convention for hookers and not one for professionals.
These habits are carryovers from Spanish culture.
2007-02-25 09:11:51 · answer #1 · answered by Well 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a matter of attitude. Young people (18-25) usually have a better outlook and attitude. They are more easily trained (or brainwashed). They have more energy and present a more positive attitude. As one gets older, one develops a sense of bitterness and distrust towards other people and a sour outlook on life in general, based on their respective failures and disappointments. Nobody wants to hear about all that s h i t from their employees so, since there are so many to pick from, the 18-25 year old is the desired target range. Works about the same way when looking for a wife too.
2007-02-25 15:25:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
a lot of the requirements of most philippine employers are discriminatory:
1) must be between 18-25 years old
2)minimum height male 5' 4" female 5' 2"
3)must be graduates of adu, dls, up
4)sales clerk must be a graduate of a four year course
5)chamber maid must be a commerce graduate
6)family driver must be a license engineer
2007-02-25 18:11:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately, that is so true! employers know younger people are gullible to the point of stupidity and will do anything. so management of most companies hire them young and string them along to maintain its status quo. besides, younger workers are healthier and prettier to look at than older ones. such is life in our little island nation...
2007-02-25 11:33:57 · answer #4 · answered by Reyna Imeldalicious 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i don't agree, sir, because no one wants to hire me. and i'm very young. i need work po, so i can earn money and buy food. i'm not very skilled but i can speak english well enough to work as a translator or work in customer service in one of those call centers. can you please help me find a job? salamat po, sir!
2007-02-25 12:30:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when i hire someone I want them to do it my way. ( I don't care how they did it before this is my money that I'm paying them) Its easier to train young people then it is to try to train someone who has been working for 20 years.Old habits are hard to break.
2007-02-26 01:09:07 · answer #6 · answered by john r 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because age goes with maturity and experience.
2007-02-25 11:08:05 · answer #7 · answered by warrior is a child 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like young women working underneath me. they are more flexible and are willing to work every position possible. most importantly, they must have excellent oral skills. and i don't mean talking. he he he
2007-02-25 11:47:06 · answer #8 · answered by Erappacino 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Just listen to those people above me. LOL! (- -,)
2007-02-25 14:48:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋