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Do hiring managers really favor younger women?


April 11, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Age discrimination, Employment law, Gender discrimination, Hiring, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Ask anyone sitting in the hiring seat if younger women get preferential treatment over older women, and the answer will almost always be “no, never.” But is it a fib? And is it possible hiring managers give preference without even thinking about it?

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