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exported_kiwi · Sat 18-Nov-06, 06:56 PM

OI, what about us Kiwis man, hehehehehehe.

Amit, you're wrong in what you say. With all due respect to all folks here, a white face from a native English speaking country is far preferable to any ability to speak English. As Hyperion says, we're recruiting posters and, sadly, a white face sells better than any other colour face does when it comes to native speaking abilities. This is why they ask for photos and copy of passport when you apply for a position. I agree that it's wrong to judge by race rather than ability, but this is China and things are different here.

I imagine it's similar in other Asian countries, but can't be sure because I've only worked in China.

Sat 18-Nov-06, 06:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
exported_kiwi Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Nationality: Kiwi who's been exported! Occupation: Beer taster, hehehehehe! Location: Posts: 238	Re: Overcoming "Hiring Bias" if you're not American, Australian, Canadian, or British OI, what about us Kiwis man, hehehehehehe. Amit, you're wrong in what you say. With all due respect to all folks here, a white face from a native English speaking country is far preferable to any ability to speak English. As Hyperion says, we're recruiting posters and, sadly, a white face sells better than any other colour face does when it comes to native speaking abilities. This is why they ask for photos and copy of passport when you apply for a position. I agree that it's wrong to judge by race rather than ability, but this is China and things are different here. I imagine it's similar in other Asian countries, but can't be sure because I've only worked in China.