Wondering What Employer's Tend to Be Prejudiced About?

Top Employer Prejudices

1. Someone who is out of work for an extended period of time.

Even being out of work for one year can be too long for some employers to consider you for a job position. Not all employers have this prejudice though.

2. Someone's age

The older you are, the harder it is to find a job. Once again, not every employer only hires young and middle aged people. Some will hire older people who can't retire yet.

3. If you are a returning veteran

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Some employers don't hire veterans because they are concerned about the veterans suffering from PTSD. This does not apply to all employers.

4. If you are an ex-offender/ex-convict

A lot of employers don't usually want to hire ex-offenders/ex-convicts. There are books and helpful resources for these people to help them find a job.

5. If you are a former mental or psychiatric patient

Some employers may be concerned about people who have been former patients.

6. Others

Just about everyone faces prejudice of some kind from potential employers.

Bolles, Richard N. "Chapter 9 How to Deal with Any Handicaps You Have." What Color Is Your Parachute?: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers. 2016 ed. Ten Speed, 2015. 218-223. Print.