Job application asking candidates' sexual orientation goes viral, internet reacts: 'Can't believe this, is it even legal?'
A recent job application asking candidates about their sexual orientation has sparked widespread outrage, raising concerns about privacy and discrimination. The application, which has gone viral with nearly 3 million views, has prompted debates about the relevance and legality of such queries in the hiring process.
Are you gay, a lesbian, or heterosexual? Imagine being forced to disclose your sexual orientation on a job application
especially when many haven't even come out to their own families.
This is exactly what a recent job application has asked candidates, sparking widespread outrage. People are questioning why such personal information is relevant to potential employers and expressing concern over privacy and discrimination.
Check out the job application here:
Going to assume I will not land this internship pic.twitter.com/vfaEdUPUPE
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The application features standard questions like 'Gender,' but it quickly takes a troubling turn with queries about 'Sexual Orientation,' 'Gender Identity,' and whether the candidate 'Identifies as Trans,' along with a request for their pronouns.
The individual who shared this job posting, while keeping the company's name anonymous, captioned the post with a resigned note: "Going to assume I will not land this internship."
How did people react?
The post has quickly gone viral, amassing nearly 3 million views, and has sparked a flurry of reactions.
One commenter advised, "Just lie, they can't legally question you."
Another asked, "I haven't had to apply to a job in a long time. Is it normal to ask sexual orientation? Is it even legal?"
Another user stated, "I can't believe there's now a race/gender/sexuality question on every resume."
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Yet another said, "I wouldn't apply if they asked that and I'd make a point of emailing this screenshot to them to say, 'This is exactly where I stopped applying for a job with you people.'"
One commenter noted, "Luckily, in the UK these are still optional to answer as they're not "legally" allowed to discriminate against you. Most places definitely do once at the interview stage."
While it's evident that sexual orientation has no impact on job performance, companies might ask these questions to gather demographic data for diversity and inclusion initiatives or to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
However, such questions can inadvertently lead to increased discrimination rather than fostering equality.
What's your opinion on this?
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