05-24-2007, 02:59 AM
I moved here one year ago. I am very qualified (that's not being "arrogant" just confident - I do know my skills) for many of the positions that are open in city, county and state gov't.
I think I am patient, a good listener, and teachable. I believe I do work well with others. I don't rattle off my qualifications and don't have a "strut" of any sort. I do my best to be a professional with a pleasant demeanor.
I was rejected for jobs that were not even something I would normally go for but that I was well-qualified for and needing a job. I was rejected for jobs that were exactly the type of work I have been doing for years, with loads of very good references. I have been told many times that I interview extremely well.
I am not pointing a racial finger. I love diversity. I wish everyone were color blind. I do feel there's something other than my skills and personality at work here, unfortunately.
I speak purely from experience. I am not encouraging a heated racial debate here. Please ignore this if you want to say something hurtful.
I think I am patient, a good listener, and teachable. I believe I do work well with others. I don't rattle off my qualifications and don't have a "strut" of any sort. I do my best to be a professional with a pleasant demeanor.
I was rejected for jobs that were not even something I would normally go for but that I was well-qualified for and needing a job. I was rejected for jobs that were exactly the type of work I have been doing for years, with loads of very good references. I have been told many times that I interview extremely well.
I am not pointing a racial finger. I love diversity. I wish everyone were color blind. I do feel there's something other than my skills and personality at work here, unfortunately.
I speak purely from experience. I am not encouraging a heated racial debate here. Please ignore this if you want to say something hurtful.