I was called for the first interview in one company and they requested that I bring filled background check form. I had to reveal my age. I was not called for the second interview. I think that asking about age is illegal.
2007-03-16 13:47:56 · 7 answers · asked by kiki 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Federal and state laws prohibit prospective employers from asking certain questions that are not related to the job they are hiring for. Questions should be job-related and not used to find out personal information.
In a nutshell, employers should not be asking about your race, gender, religion, marital status, age, disabilities, ethnic background, country of origin, sexual preferences .
2007-03-16 14:18:47 · answer #1 · answered by bwiz2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure if asking your age is illegal because most applications call for your social security number and driver's license number these days so, they can easily find out your age. As for background checks, many of the jobs are connected to a major company that already does them before someone is hired. I know that a lot of places where you fill out applications online will ask you a series of questions whether you mind if they do a check on you? If you don't agree you can forget even being called for an interview. From there, if you agree, you just wait. A lot of jobs have companies doing the background check BEFORE even considering you for am interview. Others will ask for your SSN and ask you if you consent to them doing one if they fill the need. I have found that if they see you are very willing then they see you have nothing to hide so they may not even do one. But you should easily provide this information or you can kiss a job goodbye these days. Mostly background checks are done on suspicion. But what do I know?
Did you not reveal your age to them? Is that why you weren't called back? You should have just told them. I don't think them asking that is illegal. If they didn't call you it was probably because they felt you weren't willing to work with them on this. You could always follow-up. If they want you, then try again for another interview. This time tell them your age.
You won't believe how deep jobs go to find the right candidate these days. Employers and companies are tougher on security issues more than ever. My friend had to have one of the most thorough background checks I've heard of done at a courthouse along with a drug test just to work at Payless Shoes. You can imagine what other jobs are doing then.
Good luck to you!
2007-03-16 14:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by Kris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a good practice to ask for personal information during the interview process. Most legit companies will do a background check AFTER the decision to make an offer - so the personal information you disclose is not used in the selection process.
Did they actually run the background check on you? Did it include credit history? Under FCRA you may have some rights for additional information IF they ran your credit history. I highly doubt in today's world that the company used your age as the only reason not to hire you. Most likely you were one of many candidates and someone else was more qualified or a better fit.
2007-03-16 14:20:22 · answer #3 · answered by Adam G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a No Cost Background Check Scan at https://bitly.im/aNH5H
Its a sensible way to start. The site allows you to do a no cost scan simply to find out if any sort of data is in existence. A smaller analysis is done without cost. To get a detailed report its a modest payment.
You may not realize how many good reasons there are to try and find out more about the people around you. After all, whether you're talking about new friends, employees, doctors, caretakers for elderly family members, or even significant others, you, as a citizen, have a right to know whether the people you surround yourself with are who they say they are. This goes double in any situation that involves your children, which not only includes teachers and babysitters, but also scout masters, little league coaches and others. Bottom line, if you want to find out more about someone, you should perform a background check.
2016-05-20 08:21:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they can't tell by looking, after you answer a few questions they will guess your age fairly accurately. That said, just tell them and if they think you're too young or old find something else.
2007-03-16 14:08:31 · answer #5 · answered by solotrovo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe asking your age is illegal. I also believe they can even ask you your sexual oriention. They can NOT ask you your race though.
2007-03-16 13:56:25 · answer #6 · answered by April F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
serving alcohol,carrying a gun,driving a truck....all have age requirements.What position are you looking for?
2007-03-16 13:57:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋