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QUESTION: How can I make my resume standout when there are already over 500 applicants?
Brenda Mariah, Push Career Management, LLC
Discrimination can be especially difficult to prove, so unless you have rock-solid proof, pursuing legal action may not yield results. You can contact an employment attorney for council, or even submit a compliant to the EEOC (assuming the company meets the federal criteria for protection). At minimum, report the incident to the company’s HR dept. so there is a written record. Those can add up.
Robin Schlinger, Robin's Resumes
Talk to an employment lawyer. However, consider this before filing a claim. Do you really want to work for an organization that discriminated against you? Discrimination lawsuits can take years. Word may spread that you filed a lawsuit, making other companies afraid to hire or even interview you. It may be better to move on and be glad that you did not take the wrong job.
Lisa Dupras, Elev8 Career Coaching
Determine if you feel you are a member of the protected classes covered by either state or federal law. If you are, assemble your documentation, including the job posting you applied to. Your documentation must show you were qualified for the job but treated less favorably than someone outside your protected class. An employment attorney is best qualified to determine the strength of your case.
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