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Nearly 20% of workers have changed their name on a resume because of discrimination concerns, says new report (www.cnbc.com)

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A recent survey on hiring practices led by hiring software company Greenhouse found "pretty sobering stats" about discrimination in hiring processes.

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[-] CthuluVoIP@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago

I think you missed the point. Women often change their names professionally to get attention that they wouldn’t have gotten had they presented a more feminine name. I’ve known multiple Christinas who went by Chris for this reason.

OP is saying that doing this is a double edged sword, because if it works as intended, you’re working for a person who would have otherwise discriminated against you.

[-] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Oh! Yeah, I didn't get that. Thanks

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