With such dynamics at play, just how do older applicants view their chances?

Most think their age works against them.

Just 9 percent think their age is considered a plus in hiring.

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The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.3 percentage points.

This study was fielded from August 18-21, 2017 as part of GfKs US Omnibus survey.

The sample was drawn from the GfK KnowledgePanel, a probability-based online survey panel representing the US adult population.

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