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

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. 

Behavior wording can incline challenge 

•	Where their social identity feels seen

•	Facing challenge 


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Metastereotypes can affect job applications because when job seekers feel that they don’t pertain to qualities or traits that they see in job ads, they are less likely to see it as something appealing or something that they are qualified for. 

Job applications affect job seekers perception

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

If job seekers perceive a stereotype as negative, they are likely to feel it as threat or as a challenge.

The effect of job seekers perceiving stereotypes

What leads to job attraction

•	Social identity threat

•	How metastereotypes are worded 


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