For all you minorities out there...

[nipperkin]

Does it sway your opinion of the company you're applying for to have the disclaimer "[so-and-so company] is an equal opportunity employer"? Aren't all companies equal opportunity employers now?

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[krs10.livejournal.com]

i suppose its more of a formality. if i were a minority, and was applying for a job and did not see it noted i would be concerned. there are also issues of legalities that have been imposed on employers to provide it up front. i know working in the mortgage industry, we cross our t's and dot our i's about three times over in comparison to a non-minority. its just to cover the employers ass when you get to the bottom line.

[jimpeterson.livejournal.com]

As a woman, you are included in that disclaimer. Does it sway your opinion of the company you are applying for?