A recent survey conducted by ExecuNet.com, an online career services center for executives and recruiters, finds age discrimination is on the rise in today''s soft executive employment market.
According to the survey, 61% of executives believe age discrimination is a greater problem today than it was just one year ago, and more than one-in-three executives (35%) report encountering age discrimination in their most recent job search.
With demand for executive talent down, there''s increased competition for every opening, says Dave Opton, CEO and Founder of ExecuNet.com. Unfortunately, in this type of a market, age bias becomes more pronounced.
Of those surveyed, 42% believe age becomes a significant factor in a hiring decision at or below the age of 50, an additional 42% say from the ages of 51-55, and 16% report age becomes an issue after age 56.
Results are based on a nationwide survey of 340 executives.
ExecuNet.com is the leader in providing career management services to the $100,000 executive and senior-level manager. It is the first source executive and corporate recruiters use to find top executive talent. Founded in 1988, ExecuNet posts more than 30,000 executive jobs annually; provides information on salaries and market trends; hosts networking meetings in major metropolitan cities across the U.S.; and publishes three newsletters covering the latest tips, tactics, strategies, and resources for executive job search, career management, and member networking.
Age Discrimination On The Rise <br>
According to a recent survey by ExecuNet.com