Posted: 11/18/2006 4:28:12 AM EDT
Got this reply to a job that I submitted a resume to..
WTF....  I do understand that certain companies are required to provide information to the .gov is regards to gender and hiring, and I'm sure it is all legit. BUT...at the same time I picture some secretary sorting through resumes saying.."white male...nope, white male...nope, white male...nope, ahhh...here's one". |
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I actually walked out of an interview when I found out the company was a supporter of affirmative action. Got to the part where I had to fill out some paperwork....saw that line where it asked for my race.....got up and walked out. I am not interested in working for a place that is proud of catering to the lowest common denominator. Hire the best people to do the job....not the best people to satisfy a quota. |
I agree totally, but this employer is in the business of manufacturing things that go boom..  ...so I'm willing to give a little....
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Honestly, any employer in this country is going to have policies that mention EOE....it would be impossible to get away from. In the case I mentioned it was so prominent that it was as though they were bragging about it. That was too much for me. I usually just leave the race and religion parts of the application empty....if its not info that can be used to make a hiring decision, I dont give it. |
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Just check the box that says "Handicapped, African-American, Lesbian" At that point, they have to hire you, because they will be sued if they don't. If they ask you why you checked that box because you are obviously a Caucasian male walking under his own power, and wearing a wedding ring, sue them for that, too. They are discriminating against your "gender, race, capability, sexual identity." In fact, the next time I apply for a job, I may just have the suit served with my resume and application. |