I think I’m going to try a social experiment. I’m going to resurrect one of my old LinkedIn profiles that has several hundred of connections…. except it’s with a name that doesn’t use an asian last name but more generic american last name…
I’ll keep all my other work experience and education the same…I’m curious how bad the unconscious bias is for C-level positions ,even when it comes to resume screening.
If I get past the phone screen and need to meet virtually over Zoom, I’ll makeup some excuse right before the interview that my video isn’t working, so they’ll never know I’m asian…
I’m curious how far I can get…And it would be pretty funny if I get an offer this way..
….And when I show up for my first day at work…Surprise! I’m Asian… ha ha ha.
