I failed an interview for a job today. The interviewer (obviously didn't read my CV, also she was from the South), enquired the area in which I lived.
I said my home town was in the Black Country. (wince)
When I asked for feed back, I was told that I would not be getting the job because I was not Racially aware.
2007-07-17 08:01:36 · 19 answers · asked by rogerglyn 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Surely in the interview they'd look shocked if they didnt understand the context and wouldn't it be more sensible to say the county in an interview anyway seems a little strange to me . They are good for giving you feedback on the day maybe if you explained your use of black county effectively they would understand it was not racist and as such not refuse the job. Personally i think you may be fibbing or the interviewer interpreted the use of the phrase incorrectly as they had not heard it before
2007-07-17 08:12:49 · answer #1 · answered by mintycakeyfroggy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know something of what you might feel.
Twice, I've been the 'only' applicant for the job - and didn't get either.
It's a bit like the woman who was the only entrant in a cake making competition, and got 2nd place.
2007-07-17 21:05:26 · answer #2 · answered by sashtou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is so wrong and unprofessional. Don't feel sorry you didn't get the job. Either the recruiter was a prat or she does represent the company, and then no one in their right mind would work there.
all the best, you'll get something up to your talent and personality I'm sure.
cheers and ditch the crap ;-)
2007-07-17 15:07:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's crazy !.
Maybe a lucky escape for you mate, i would not want to work for a company that thought talking about the west midlands area was being racially unaware !!.
2007-07-17 15:16:50 · answer #4 · answered by Richard 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You told a Southern Job interviewer you lived in Black Country? And you wonder why you didn't get the job? Gee, let me see.....
2007-07-17 15:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by magix151 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You just cant win em all .Who would want to work with a pillock like that in anycase ,shes probably done you a favour afterall,Keep your chin up and keep trying You will win in the end then sxxxw her
2007-07-17 15:12:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thats a bunch of Bull. Find a better job. You dont wanna work for them anyway...
2007-07-17 15:05:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
o that is quitee sad. discrimination should really stop especially in 2007. that might be financially wrong also..and might might be able to be carried to the police..i dunno. you could sue her..lol. i would suggest not to take jobs for which the people look for race.
2007-07-17 15:04:39 · answer #8 · answered by hahahaha 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
count your blessings luv. if she's the interviewer, then can you imagine your prospective colleagues? probably all thick b*tches/tw*ts like her.
lucky escape i say x
2007-07-17 15:06:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Racism is a mental and social disease. Why risk hiring a racist?
2007-07-17 15:25:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋