http://atlantablackstar.com/2014/11...e-use-when-they-give-the-job-to-someone-else/
1.
You’re Overqualified
How many times have we heard that one? It’s seen as a handy way of letting you down with minimal sting—but it hurts nonetheless. Especially when you badly need a job. Studies have shown that “black” sounding names are less likely to be called in for the interview. But once you make it past the first gatekeeper, sometimes that’s as far as you’re going to get.
2.
You’re Underqualified
Over the years this one has certainly been used on more than a few Black candidates. Not much you can do but walk confidently back out the door with head held high.
3.
You Applied Too Late
But, you ask, why is the position is still listed as unfilled? Very good question.
4.
You Applied Too Early—We Need to See Other Candidates
Yes. You know what kind of other candidates they’re talking about. It’s okay—you didn’t really want to work there anyway, right?
5.
We Wanted to Go in a Different Direction
Hmm. And what direction might that be? Left? Right? White?
6.
We Decided to Hire in House
In other words, he’s giving the job to his cousin.
7.
We’ll Keep Your Resume on File in Case Something Comes Up That’s a Better Match
But why does the “on file” location look remarkably similar to a garbage can? THIS! Had this happened many times
1.
You’re Overqualified
How many times have we heard that one? It’s seen as a handy way of letting you down with minimal sting—but it hurts nonetheless. Especially when you badly need a job. Studies have shown that “black” sounding names are less likely to be called in for the interview. But once you make it past the first gatekeeper, sometimes that’s as far as you’re going to get.
2.
You’re Underqualified
Over the years this one has certainly been used on more than a few Black candidates. Not much you can do but walk confidently back out the door with head held high.
3.
You Applied Too Late
But, you ask, why is the position is still listed as unfilled? Very good question.
4.
You Applied Too Early—We Need to See Other Candidates
Yes. You know what kind of other candidates they’re talking about. It’s okay—you didn’t really want to work there anyway, right?
5.
We Wanted to Go in a Different Direction
Hmm. And what direction might that be? Left? Right? White?
6.
We Decided to Hire in House
In other words, he’s giving the job to his cousin.
7.
We’ll Keep Your Resume on File in Case Something Comes Up That’s a Better Match
But why does the “on file” location look remarkably similar to a garbage can? THIS! Had this happened many times
