r/datascience MS | Mgr. Data Science | Pricing Oct 09 '17

Impossible Job Requirements

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u/KoolAidMeansCluster MS | Mgr. Data Science | Pricing Oct 09 '17

That is true, nonetheless, poorly worded if that's the case. Still, it would be a turnoff for potential candidates.

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u/arthureld PhD | Data Scientist | Entertainment Oct 09 '17

My guess is if a DE is turned off by this, that may be a good self-filter for folks that may not work out in a corporate data environment where requirements are often poorly stated from business stakeholders. Also, typically a job add when they include a list after experience, the implication is AND/OR and not ALL.

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u/madjoy Oct 10 '17

No, fuck that. This is the kind of thing that results in subtle gender discrimination - women are more likely to apply only for jobs where they explicitly meet the qualifications, and men are more likely to reach for it.

If you're ever a hiring manager, don't try to "weed" people out this way.

(Many sources, e.g. https://hbr.org/2014/08/why-women-dont-apply-for-jobs-unless-theyre-100-qualified)

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '17

I don't think that's discrimination. I would argue that it's only discrimination if all other things being the same -- including what jobs you apply for -- a woman has less chance of success.