Are “Years of Experience” Requirements Fair to Younger Workers?
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Are “Years of Experience” Requirements Fair to Younger Workers?
Source: HR Lady
Many of us are faced with the struggle of getting experience required in most job adverts. Interestingly enough even those who have many years of experience are a worried lot. Here is a confession form an employee
“I’m about six years into my IT career and like any business person I am always keeping my eye on the market.
I’ve noticed a trend where employers post minimum experience requirements, which is not unusual. However the requirements are a bit overstated. For example, a former employer has posted a minimum requirement of five years experience for the position I held and excelled at for several years (with only two years experience when I started). Truth be told, a second year undergraduate could do that job without difficulty.
This is just one example and it is common in my observation. I think the practice strikes as discrimination against the young and I can only imagine the frustration my newly graduated peers must be experiencing.
Do you have any suggestions on how to get a CV in front of a hiring manager or will the fresh graduates just need to pray for a lucky break?
What do you think? Is there a solution to this situation?
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