"Applicant Data"

[Sidoh]

I'm filling out an online job application, and there's an "optional" section entitled "Applicant Data".  Not surprisingly, it asks questions pertaining to ethnic background, sex, age, etc.

I'm wondering if it's ever beneficial to fill this out, especially when you're not a minority.  The wording they use to describe "optional" is the following:

Applicant Data (optional)

The section is optional for all candidates. If you decide not to complete this section, it will not impact the assessment of your application.

[Lead]

I'm filling out an online job application, and there's an "optional" section entitled "Applicant Data".  Not surprisingly, it asks questions pertaining to ethnic background, sex, age, etc.

I'm wondering if it's ever beneficial to fill this out, especially when you're not a minority.  The wording they use to describe "optional" is the following:

Applicant Data (optional)

The section is optional for all candidates. If you decide not to complete this section, it will not impact the assessment of your application.

Here's what you need to say:

I am a 36 year old black army veteran who is on welfare. I have 8 kids (with all different mothers) and don't pay them a dime.

That sentence will guarantee you the job.

[Sidoh]

Hahaha.  Seriously, though.  I'm under the impression that I'll be better off if I just don't fill it out.

[Camel]

In Massachusetts, they're not even allowed to put optional questions like that on job applications. I'd say don't fill it out unless you are a minority - theoretically, it is totally irrelevant, but it only has the potential to help you if you're a minority.

[Sidoh]

In Massachusetts, they're not even allowed to put optional questions like that on job applications. I'd say don't fill it out unless you are a minority - theoretically, it is totally irrelevant, but it only has the potential to help you if you're a minority.

Yeah.  There was an amendment on the CO ballot to ban affirmative action this year, but it didn't pass.  It was a really close call, though.  This is for a government job, though, so I'm not sure if state laws apply?

Alright, that's what I figured.