Employers still asking banned questions

[Pubic Wig]

Originally Posted by Rebelius

yeah, but the people who get great grades at high school and the peeople who get great grades at uni are not necessarily the same people - especially when you're taking people from the huge range of backgrounds and schools we've got in this country.

Thats very true, i went for lunch with my ex gf from school. She got poor grades compared to me and got into university only after attending the ASPIRE course. in the end she graduated the same time as me with the same 2:1 honours. Many of the people at our schools who got top grades dropped out of uni which we both ound suprising.
Needless to say she was dead chuffed about it especially after her guidence teacher had advised her to try a career like hairdressing or spend a few years at college.

[gav]

Originally Posted by njw

Also, the dundee city council job applications, of which I have filled in many, ALL require you to state your age, nationality, ethnicity (sp?).

The first things I write on their application forms are - 'MALE', '18-25', 'BRITISH', 'WHITE', 'NO DISABILITY'.

I believe this is all part of the 'Guaranteed Job Interview' scheme, which REALLY pisses me off, as it means that all disabled people are guaranteed to be selected for the interview process, whereas people like me don't due to a lack of experience in the relevant areas.

the council? shouldn't they just have a first tick box of:

"my mum/dad/brother/sister/best mate/aunt/uncle already work for the council and you've to give me a job"

[gav]

Originally Posted by pixelsink

Having just employed someone I have had to go through a LOT of seminars and stuff about employment law and it is amazing the stuff you can't ask or say!

At the moment it is a sad case that men are hired more than women in some companies because of the 'risk' that the woman may get pregant and be off. This soon won't be an issue as both fathers and mothers will be entitled to take off the same amount of time for paternity / maternity leave.

As an employer I have found that the cards are most definitely stacked to the advantage of the employee.

gies a joab?

[Kenny]

Originally Posted by Vikrum

I got asked my ethnic origin before giving blood.
I don't really see how that's relevant.

Kenny..?

Because they'll want to make sure they're reaching all sections of society - like, are some 'groups' giving more than others, and if so, why and how can it be fixed.