Beyond livid
So I'm really just venting here but would also like some advise . I applied for a job on June 8th with an area orthopedic and pain Managment clinic . I was contacted that afternoon to set up an interview. Showed up for the interview and met with human resources hiring manager. I answered all of his questions and engaged in conversation with him . At the end of the interview he asked if I can take an assessment and aptitude test . I say sure the test was basically to see how well I pay attention to details . After the test he tells me that I will hear from the shortly . About 3 days later I receive an email asking me to take a typing test. I took it and ACED it (they were looking for a minimum of 35 wpm and I typed 78 wpm) . About a week later I received another email from him asking if I can come in for a 2nd interview . I received the email around 10am and he wanted me there around noon . I arrived at 11:30. I then met with the director and department manager . Answered all of their questions . Was told they will make their final decision early this week . Monday comes no correspondence. Tuesday comes still nothing . I shoot him a quick email asking for update NO RESPONSE . Wednesday comes still nothing . Today Thursday I send another email . Finally get a response saying "I was 1 of the final candidates but I wasn't fluent enough in Spanish " is this considered discrimination or should I just lick my wounds and move on ?
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Well, i dont think you have a case of discrimination however, this appears to be one in which the employer is wasting a tremendous amount of money and time with these interviews that they already know the outcome. No! I would not lick my wounds and move on, i would request information on how many spanish speaking employees they have already and what kind of training are they offering to encourage what they claim their looking for. I believe this may be a case of misappropiation of funds, who's being payed to hold these interviews and what are their salaries, in essence i would create so much paperwork for them, they would never do this again to any potential employee and would probably contact me requesting what they could do to end this . I would expose them using the most popular social media sight.
While not guilty of discrimination they are surely guilty of unprofessional behavior and wasting your time. I'm so sorry this happened to you.
Was Spanish one of the job requirements on the job description? Were you tested on Spanish speaking skills at anytime during the application process? It's illegal for employers to require applicants be from a specific ethnic background or race but the language requirement is okay as long as it's outlined during the application process.
Sorry to hear what happened. I would not waste you time or effort pursuing. I would just continue to look. I am sure you will find an even better job Best of luck