When filling out job applications, is it beneficial to mark my gender and race, or leave it blank?

Question

I mean, I am a white male...but I'm not sure if it is a good idea to list it or just leave it blank...What do you think?

Answer 1

Leave it blank... they have no business asking in the first place, and as a white man they won't be picking you out for an affirmative action hire anyway.

Answer 2

I think white race and a male are more concern about this because of the belief that the minority are given more priority to get the job. But I think it is important to mark your gender and race in applying for a job since the interviewer will also look on it even though you are white. When applying for a job, it is better not to leave anything blank. Most employer look at your ability to be a good worker rather than your ethnic background.

Answer 3

Depends on your state, but an employer can not ask your race, religion, marital status. They are allowed to ask male or female. So gender you have to fill out. Race, leave it blank. Its none of their business.

Answer 4

you aren't any further obliged to respond to this question, notwithstanding, the added thorough you finished any software, the added appreciate it receives from those reviewing it. in case you experience strongly that you don't want to respond to, write contained in the gap, 'will exhibit at interview', this does 2 issues. It shows the guy interpreting your software that you assume to be interviewed, this shows self belief. Secondly, that is then open for communicate and also you'll set your stall out, ie, tell your ability corporation what you presently earn, what you want to earn and why you're properly worth that volume. that is an truly effective step to communicate about money and maximum interviewers will regard you for this as money is an emotive challenge, it shows you aren't any pushover!

Answer 5

Great question, I didn't realize anyone still did that...I would leave it blank, and anonymously alert authorities that these questions are on an application. In this day and age, that can't be legal.

Answer 6

doesn't really matter, I don't mention it on mine, usually people can tell the gender by your name anyway. neither of these things should be relevant to an employer, an ethical one anyway.