4 AGE IN EMPLOYMENT “Student A (Knowing; agreeing/disagreeing; urging) In many countries, the job market is not kind to older people. When older people lose their jobs, itis» often very difficult for them to find others. Ageism is discrimination against older people for no other reason than that they are old. You and student B have been holding recruitment interviews to find someone to fill a vacant posi- tion in your company. You have together shortlisted two candidates who, you agree, both have the potential to do the job well. However, one candidate is thirty years older than the other and you disagree about whether the older or the younger applicant should be appointed. You want to recruit the younger candidate because young people: © are cheaper © don’t expect a big pension © are less likely to talk back when given orders © have more energy © give the company a better (more youthful) image © are more flexibl they have not developed fixed habits © have better health ‘© can be developed to fit into the company’s culture more easily © bring new blood and new ideas into the company. Persuade student B that you are right. STUDENT B WILL START. 34 Frm Baines Cg Par Wok py Seve Fuse Son Srey © Penge Boots 98 PHOTO COPIABLE.4 AGE IN EMPLOYMENT Student B (Knowing; agreeing/disagreeing; urging) In many countries, the job market is not kind to older people. When older people lose their jobs, it is often very difficult for them to find others. Ageism is discrimination against older people for no other reason than that they are old. You and student A have been holding recruitment interviews to find someone to fill a vacant posi: tion in your company. You have together shortlisted two candidates who, you agree, both have the potential to do the job well. However, one candidate is thirty years older than the other and you disagree about whether the older or the younger applicant should be appointed. You want to recruit the older candidate because old people: have more realistic salary expectations are more respectful of authority have more experience are harder-working are better with customers are more reliable are more mature have lower absence records are better ambassadors for the company. Persuade student A that you are right. YOU START. os Fra Ooi Bape Pe Work y Steve Finders nd San Sweeney © Penguin Hooks 193k PHOTO COPIABLE