Ageism in Job Interviews - 9783031841118

Ageism in Job InterviewsA Multimodal Discourse Analytical Perspective\nAuthor(s): Dorien Van De Mieroop, Federica Previtali, Melina De Dijn\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland\nImprint: Palgrave Macmillan\nISBN-13: 9783031841118, 978-3031841118\nSynopsis\nThis book investigates age categorizations and stereotyping in job interviews by drawing on a multimodal discourse analytical approach. While previous research on ageism has focused on what happens before or after the job interview, there is substantial evidence supporting the idea that the job interview is a pivotal moment in this respect as well. This is because the way in which the interaction unfolds significantly influences not only recruiters ultimate hiring decisions, but also candidates interest in pursuing the job offer further. This phase in the recruitment process is thus deserving of further scrutiny when it comes to ageism. The authors delve into age stereotypes regarding old .