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Originally Posted by Homeslice
Some of you guys like to think Human Resources doesn't bother targeting a specific race. But they do. It happens at thousands of companies. They actively recruit at mostly-Black schools, they develop relationships with Black clubs & organizations, etc. etc......
Here is my problem with it. What if the only reason that only 2% of people who work in a certain field are Black, or Hispanic or whatever, IS SIMPLY BECUASE THOSE PEOPLE JUST AREN'T INTERESTED IN THAT FIELD, AND DIDN'T MAJOR IN THAT SUBJECT AT SCHOOL??? AND IF SO, WHY SHOULD WE BEND OVER BACKWARDS TO TRY AND HIRE MORE OF THEM??
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Its hard to be interested in something youve never heard of. These companies are just trying to get the word out about what they do and what theyre looking for. If they dont make an effort to diversify and expand who they speak to then they will always get the same types of people applying for jobs because those are the only people who know about it.
I got my degree in ocean engineering, which is an area that most people have never heard of. I didnt even know about it until after I graduated from HS and moved to an area near a school which had the major. Most people pick a major that will get them the job they want, by sending out recruiters to highschools and colleges you have a chance to influence students and make future employees.