Should I put down my race when applying for jobs? I’m black. I’ve been told by POC when they put white, they get more responses.

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Personally, I wouldn’t want to work for any company that automatically rejects applicants because of race. I can only imagine the internal issues and uphill battles I’d deal with once/if I’m hired. If the demographics questions are optional, just decline to answer. Otherwise, stay true to yourself and you’ll be valued where you’re accepted - a fellow Black woman

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I must have misread the post. Ignore me lol

I don’t think so b/c I’ve read an article where an HR rep specifically told others not to let black people through for the hiring process. Also some have applied twice by putting down 2 separate races and the white one got accepted. But yeah I think I’m leaning towards just putting black or opting out from now on.

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Damn! That's fuckin' appalling.

I've heard similar anecdotes in the opposite direction for companies who REALLY want to look diverse and equitable, which seems problematic in its own way. That doesn't make the story you shared any better, but hopefully both situations are just that: anecdotes.

Definitely don’t lie on that stuff. Some companies actually have it stored to the applicants profile under a secure EEO area. It’s optional, so you’re better off not including it over lying. However, many great companies really thrive on diversity, so it could actually be favorable.

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Anyone worth working for won’t see the color of your skin. -a fellow black man.

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I input my race if the EEO survey is disconnected from the job application (sent as a follow up) otherwise, I decline to answer

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I moved to a non-tech town. I applied to a few local tech firms. The first place I applied to, the first question out of the interviewer (HR's) mouth was asked if I had a green card. Not "How is the weather?" Not "How did you hear about the job?"

I'm tan-skin and born here. And now I have to make it a point to let companies be aware of my ethnicity.

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If they have those surveys to ask your race I put Black. Haven never really thought of it. If you’re truly concerned maybe just leave blank

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Could your colleague's experiences be confirmation bias?

That area of just about all applications is usually 'walled off' from the people making the hiring decisions so the company can't be nailed for EEOC violations.

Many companies are DESPERATE to interview and hire more POC to feel they're fulfilling their DEI missions.

That said, there have been some pretty sad studies that showed resumes with 'black' names got calls for interviews way less than the same resume with a 'white' name.

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Most if not all of the job applications I’ve seen have an opt out option if you’re not comfortable sharing that information.

I know they do but I want to know if race plays a factor in general. And it’s definitely not all… some you have to pick one.

Wow… the audacity

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