If an individual feels that the information in the job application suits their social identity, the individual will find the job more appealing. 

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•	Where their social identity feels seen

•	Facing challenge 


What leads to job attraction

Koçak, A., Rooman, C., Duyck, W., & Derous, E. (2022). Mind the ad: How personality requirements affect older and younger job seekers' job attraction. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 95, 718– 737. https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12396

Mind the ad: How personality requirements affect older and younger job seekers' job attraction

Social identity can also increase job attractiveness

Individuals are more likely to feel challenged when they are trying to prove something wrong about age. For example, younger people trying to break the idea to older people that they are not responsible.

Age stereotypes can incline challenge 

Individuals are more likely to be challenged in negative masterotypes that use behavior wording because behaviors are something that can be changed depending on the moment. 

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