I've been applying to several jobs and always must fill out the "Self-identification" section. Is there a reason to select Decline to Answer? Do my selections affect my application?

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Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

It does not affect your application. Recruiters do not see that info. If you are hired the company uses the stats to evaluate diversity amongst its employees.

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I often select nothing if possible (many systems will accept the application even if you don’t select “decline to answer”) and just answer that I’m not a veteran and don’t have a disability. I don’t know if it affects my applications or not , but in today’s unfortunate climate I don’t see how mentioning that I’m all white male helps me at all

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Just co-signing senior recruiter1, that info is hidden and only used for reporting purposes

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