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Uniform and Hijab: Discrimination?

I know women who wear the hijab (Muslim head covering) and have often suggested that the reason they didn't get a particular job was because they wore a hijab to the interview.

I don't know how true this actually is. What do you think? Does wearing a hijab give you a disadvantage? I'm thinking of office/sale jobs.


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I think it cerainly should be down to the eployer to decide if the headscarf is going to be an issue for their dress code.
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Sure that makes sense. But in terms of a role where you have to dress smart (business suit) and have a customer focused role, do you think the head covering would be an issue?



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Sure that makes sense. But in terms of a role where you have to dress smart (business suit) and have a customer focused role, do you think the head covering would be an issue?
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It shouldn't be, but if it was an issue to an employer then would you really want the job anyway? :confused:
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No, I wouldn't. I'm just nervous, I guess. It's tough enough getting a job, I just don't want the added pressure.


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