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So i've been self-employed for awhile now and i thought it would be a good idea to get out there again and begin applying for new entry level positions within different fields just to have some change for once.
I've noticed how it has become sort of a trend for employers/companies to request a CV with your photograph on it, Now i don't have any problems with this however it seems as a base for discrimination to me.
I mean think about it, We already know how superficial everyone is specially within an corporate environment. Whats not to say that the person in-charge of doing the hiring isn't going to discriminate against your looks etc.
Does this seem fair to you guys? What do you guys think of employers following this trend?
Of course they will. The only thing is, can you actually prove it?
That's my point, It's nearly impossible to prove discrimination due to this.
Which is why i believe this shouldn't be allowed, Aren't there some privacy laws that we have? I shouldn't be obligated to send them pictures in order to qualify for an interview or employment.
Just as landlords aren't allowed to ask tenants for a drug screen, Same should be applied to this matter.
Feels borderline illegal to me.
That's my point, It's nearly impossible to prove discrimination due to this.
Which is why i believe this shouldn't be allowed, Aren't there some privacy laws that we have? I shouldn't be obligated to send them pictures in order to qualify for an interview or employment.
Just as landlords aren't allowed to ask tenants for a drug screen, Same should be applied to this matter.
Feels borderline illegal to me.
Its usually for jobs dealing with the public in service jobs for the most part. It's a bit unsettling because photographs sent can be misused also, Like a by a scammer or a catfish. Unless it's for a modeling contract it seems weird.
What's the difference between rejecting someone based on their looks when they come in for an interview versus rejecting them up front based on looks? Neither is illegal. Yes it's unfortunate and not how things would work in an ideal and fair process but that's reality. I agree that it sounds a bit strange, so maybe you just don't apply for jobs with that requirement? If you really want the job you give them what they ask for. If they don't hire you just because you're ugly then it's probably not a good place to work anyway. Maybe they are just trying to weed out people with crazy piercings and facial tattoos? Not saying it's right but it's not illegal.
What's the difference between rejecting someone based on their looks when they come in for an interview versus rejecting them up front based on looks? Neither is illegal. Yes it's unfortunate and not how things would work in an ideal and fair process but that's reality. I agree that it sounds a bit strange, so maybe you just don't apply for jobs with that requirement? If you really want the job you give them what they ask for. If they don't hire you just because you're ugly then it's probably not a good place to work anyway. Maybe they are just trying to weed out people with crazy piercings and facial tattoos? Not saying it's right but it's not illegal.
Difference is that many times during those interviews i've noticed that often enough they aren't conducted by the actual person whom chooses new employees, instead its an random employee that has been assigned to conduct the task or help out with the hiring process. From there the employee moves it up the ladder and ultimately the person in charge of hiring will decide based on the interviewers input about you, Therefore to me at-least the probability of discrimination seems much lower, since it isn't as if the interviewer will be telling the person who hires; how many wrinkles you had or how bald you were etc.
In that case it would just be strictly about professionalism and skill, As well as whether you've meet the qualifications for the job or not.
So i've been self-employed for awhile now and i thought it would be a good idea to get out there again and begin applying for new entry level positions within different fields just to have some change for once.
I've noticed how it has become sort of a trend for employers/companies to request a CV with your photograph on it, Now i don't have any problems with this however it seems as a base for discrimination to me.
I mean think about it, We already know how superficial everyone is specially within an corporate environment. Whats not to say that the person in-charge of doing the hiring isn't going to discriminate against your looks etc.
Does this seem fair to you guys? What do you guys think of employers following this trend?
So i've been self-employed for awhile now and i thought it would be a good idea to get out there again and begin applying for new entry level positions within different fields just to have some change for once.
I've noticed how it has become sort of a trend for employers/companies to request a CV with your photograph on it, Now i don't have any problems with this however it seems as a base for discrimination to me.
I mean think about it, We already know how superficial everyone is specially within an corporate environment. Whats not to say that the person in-charge of doing the hiring isn't going to discriminate against your looks etc.
Does this seem fair to you guys? What do you guys think of employers following this trend?
Never had to include a photo, but got one for bldg access....And badge also..........If they didn't want me, I'd have never heard back from them after the interview...
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