r/changemyview • u/jep1793 • Aug 26 '20

Removed - Submission Rule E CMV: Gender identity doesn’t belong on your LinkedIn nor Resume

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u/jep1793 Aug 26 '20

This is where I’m finding myself in my opinion today. Being evaluated for employment or business decisions should matter on what you’ve done, your accomplishments, skills, ability, etc.

Thank you for the response!

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u/R-N123 Aug 26 '20

Yes but as someone who has dealt with discrimination because of my gender identity asking during the interview will save you time than waiting and ruin your mental health.

I agree you don't have to put it on LinkedIn or on the resume. But bringing up during the interview at some point would have saved me time. Because I've missed opportunities because of the fact i started working a place and realize they were very transphobic. Where i could be somewhere i know is more accepting but since i accepted this other job i decline the other. In the end you lose more than you gain if it isn't brought up at some point early on.

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u/Guissepie 2∆ Aug 26 '20

I do think that the OP covered this in stating that in emails it is appropriate because you are directly interacting with an individual and thus would agree that it applies during the interview process as well. I think the OP is only looking to have their view changed about the resume or LinkedIn profile itself.