Tuesday, 30 April 2019

Tech firm apologizes after job ad seeks 'preferably Caucasian' candidates

Virginia recruitment company removes discriminatory listing following a backlash on Twitter

The tech industry has long grappled with problems tied to diversity and inclusion, but a job listing this month seeking “preferably Caucasian” applicants has proved a particularly egregious example.

A job listing from Cynet Systems, a tech recruiting firm based in Virginia, sought an account manager who is “preferably Caucasian who has good technical background”. After a number of Twitter users called attention to the listing, it was removed on Sunday.

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from World news | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2WdjG5l

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