Sandra Carr's blog

Racial Profiling In The Labor Market ... What's In A Name?

A store going out of business next door to a business hiring

Nowadays your name may say it all when you’re looking for a job. U.S. Research found that some employers might schedule an interview with an applicant based on the name they see on the resume because of their perception that the individual is of a specific race or ethnicity. The other candidates may have the same job qualifications as their counterparts, but face a roadblock because of their names.