Jobcentre told woman to put bag over head.

[superbiatch]

Originally Posted by Hom3r

One thing any employer will look at is "will this person fit in?" You wouldn't employ a Chelsea fan if all you works supported Millwall

It was that comment which nearly got me sacked, and it did succeed in getting me a final written warning

Believe me its best to not judge a book by its cover these days, inevitably someone will sue you!

[papa smurf]

Originally Posted by Gary L

But aren't we discriminating? or on the border of it?

facial tattoo's are part of some peoples culture ,as are ear piercings /neck stretching etc ,i would suggest that if the interviewer can't see beyond the piercings/tatts etc then they are in the wrong job ,i have never held the opinion that a shirt and tie and a clean shaven unblemished face etc makes a person more suitable to perform a given task than someone in jeans and a tee shirt with a few tatts , my tattoo's don't stop me doing my job ,my left for arm is dominated by a single tattoo i have five other tattoo's that also don't stifle my ability to do my job .

[Caff]

Originally Posted by Gary L

Not necessarily in all cases. she might just want to be a cleaner or something.

does anyone know what work she's looking for?

Good point.
Mebbe her character and appearance might fit the bill but if I had to choose between her and 200 others then I'd privately be wondering about her applitude, attitude and dedication.
And I'd hopefully be more diplomatic in my response.
I'm struggling to find a reason to say that she is the lass for a job.

[Hom3r]

Originally Posted by superbiatch

It was that comment which nearly got me sacked, and it did succeed in getting me a final written warning

Believe me its best to not judge a book by its cover these days, inevitably someone will sue you!

I didn't know that. Several Jobs ago, my boss asked me my opion on which one would be the best, and I suggest the one that thought would fit in.

I do know that a large number of people (even the best candidate) will be rejected just by their CV.

Here is the story from the local paper the day before it appeared in the Telegraph - strangely enough, it doesn't mention anything about a paper bag / head interface scenario.....

Originally Posted by Hugh

Here is the story from the local paper the day before it appeared in the Telegraph - strangely enough, it doesn't mention anything about a paper bag / head interface scenario.....

told you she was a Ms obviously for her it is all about "expressing herself" and making sure everybody knows it

[superbiatch]

Originally Posted by Hom3r

I didn't know that. Several Jobs ago, my boss asked me my opion on which one would be the best, and I suggest the one that thought would fit in.

I do know that a large number of people (even the best candidate) will be rejected just by their CV.

We are told not to follow 'gut instinct' anymore, to stick to the scoring techniques which inevitably means sometimes you end up with staff you feel are not suited to the rest of the team. To save going through what I've been through the last 12 months - i'm sticking to the rules

[Gary L]

Damn, she must have been lying about the paper bag bit because she didn't mention it before.

It's actually irrelevant anyway really. people have made up their minds about her without taking the paper bag into consideration

I disagree, Gary - If the JCP employee said what he is alleged to have said, he was wrong; I was pointing out that the original report did not mention this.

However, most people's first impression of the lady would be negative, and that may be the message he was trying to get across.

Originally Posted by Gary L

Damn, she must have been lying about the paper bag bit because she didn't mention it before.

It's actually irrelevant anyway really. people have made up their minds about her without taking the paper bag into consideration

Both versions could be true .It all depends on how the paper reporting it wants the story to appear ,the telegraph were going for the sensationalist/sympathetic viewpoint ,the local paper were leaning on the side of the job center

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by Hugh

I disagree, Gary - If the JCP employee said what he is alleged to have said, he was wrong; I was pointing out that the original report did not mention this.

However, most people's first impression of the lady would be negative, and that may be the message he was trying to get across.

I think If he did say it then he's lucky that she's white. could have been a whole different story if she wasn't.

And so, it begins...................

Originally Posted by Gary L

I think If he did say it then he's lucky that she's white. could have been a whole different story if she wasn't.

you just couldn't resist it could you

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by Hugh

And so, it begins...................

I'm saying that it would be discrimination against the person if he had said it and she wasn't white. the bag comment wouldn't be relevant so much in that case.

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Originally Posted by martyh

you just couldn't resist it could you

LOL is it really getting to the stage where any colour other than white is a taboo?

I mentioned a mohican, and dreadlocks earlier. nobody batted an eyelid. mention a colour and peoples PC senses kick in.

a psychologists wet dream

Originally Posted by Gary L

LOL is it really getting to the stage where any colour other than white is a taboo?

I mentioned a mohican, and dreadlocks earlier. nobody batted an eyelid. mention a colour and peoples PC senses kick in.

a psychologists wet dream

not at all Gary this thread has nothing to with colour or race it is all about a stroppy Ms who doesn't like being told her looks don't do much for her job opportunities