Is it okay to ask about your age when having the job interview?

Shavkat

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Personally, I feel awkward being asked about my age during a job interview. Although I still need to say it, Besides, I need to respond rather than say anything.
 
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Personally, I feel awkward being asked about my age during a job interview. Although I still need to say it, Besides, I need to respond rather than say anything.
Well, I don’t think it is awkward because they always want to know the age range and so many things to know if you will be the best for them
 

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I guess it depends on the context of the interview and the laws in your area. In many places, asking about age directly can be considered inappropriate or even illegal due to age discrimination concerns. Employers should focus on your skills, experience, and suitability for the job. If age comes up, it should be relevant to the job requirements, not a factor in the hiring decision.
 

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In my city, before the job interview, you have to show your HK Identity card to the potential employer. That include information about your date of birth. So, there's no need for the interviewer to ask about your age during the interview.
 

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I don't think it is a bad question to ask. Some jobs demand a certain range of age to be able to handle it effectively and the interviewer is just asking to ascertain if you are fit for the job age wise.
 

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I don't think there is anything wrong for asking age in the job interview. They must be requiring people on the basis of age for a particular so they may ask your age.
 

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I never experienced being interviewed during my job search my age asked no. I was only asked one question all those I applied hired me but I chose only the best university.
 
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