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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020
Do Stereotypes about Occupational Personality Characteristics Affect the Perceived Hireability of Job Candidates from Different Age Groups?
- Sam Strizver
University of Connecticut - Janet Barnes-Farrell
University of Connecticut - Samantha Lacey
University of Connecticut
Abstract
An online study that simulated hiring decision scenarios tested our hypothesis that candidates would be ranked higher if the personality stereotypes associated with their age were congruent with traits associated with their prospective job. Contrary to our hypothesis, younger applicants were systematically favored over older applicants for all jobs.
Organizational/Workplace/Leadership
