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Some of you may remember my thread about a month ago about me getting laid off. So, as you can imagine, I've been applying to a ton of jobs. I have a spreadsheet that keeps track, I'm at 75+. I've gotten some interviews, but no offers yet.
Anyways, on most of the applications that are filled out online, they have that area to disclose your race, veteran status, whether or not you have a disability, etc... I usually just fill these in, but I'm wondering if I should opt out of revealing this information. I am a white male, no disability, no veteran status. I may not tick the boxes for equal opportunity employment. There is always the option to not answer the question, but I'm not sure if that would help or hurt my chances of getting an interview. Any input?
Edit - Also, I'm curious as to why a lot of them ask me if I am hispanic as a separate question, and then after that ask my race...
Anyways, on most of the applications that are filled out online, they have that area to disclose your race, veteran status, whether or not you have a disability, etc... I usually just fill these in, but I'm wondering if I should opt out of revealing this information. I am a white male, no disability, no veteran status. I may not tick the boxes for equal opportunity employment. There is always the option to not answer the question, but I'm not sure if that would help or hurt my chances of getting an interview. Any input?
Edit - Also, I'm curious as to why a lot of them ask me if I am hispanic as a separate question, and then after that ask my race...