Ask HN: I got rejected from Facebook, Dropbox, Microsoft, Quora, What's Wrong?

Re:Ask HN: I got rejected from Facebook, Dropbox, Microsoft,... by rxt on Monday April 27, 2015 @09:51AM (#9446235)

I always find it odd to include details like full address/age. Isn't it unnecessary? If they need your address, they're probably hiring you anyway. If they don't need it, it just adds to the amount of personal data someone who isn't hiring you will possess.

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Re:Ask HN: I got rejected from Facebook, Dropbox, Microsoft,... by 27182818284 on Monday April 27, 2015 @10:19AM (#9446434)

>I always find it odd to include details like full address/age. Isn't it unnecessary?

Granted this was maybe 10 years ago, but I was warned explicitly not to add age or family items (like married 3 kids) by a consultant from Gallup that was giving a group presentation / lecture.

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Re:Ask HN: I got rejected from Facebook, Dropbox, Microsoft,... by haack on Monday April 27, 2015 @10:38AM (#9446565)

I have no idea why I have my address. Thanks for pointing that out, will definitely remove that in future. I guess it's at least useful for companies to know which country I am currently residing in.

I've heard mixed things about personal details including age, gender and nationality. Some argue that it's a problem for companies with regards to abiding with discrimination acts (especially US). I include nationality as most of my applications are abroad and my nationality gives some indication of visa requirements.

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Re:Ask HN: I got rejected from Facebook, Dropbox, Microsoft,... by s54b32dd on Monday April 27, 2015 @10:31AM (#9446514)

In the US, employers aren't allowed to ask for that information for legal reasons; as such, it's typically considered inappropriate for a candidate to furnish that information.

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