Over the past few weeks I’ve seen a few graduates presenting with essentially the same dilemma, “I have a CV which has enabled me to progress to interview but once at interview, the dynamics have changed, or I feel singled out in the workplace, is it because of my age/physical disability/ hijab?...”
The truth is I can’t say for certain that this is down to stereotyping or discrimination, I just don’t know.
This is really good detailed post on dealing with discrimination at work from Tahira Majothi over at the University of Salford Careers Service.
I'd also add that if you are concerned about whether you will be discriminated against at interview stage, for example for wearing a symbol of your religion, you can also ask yourself: "Would I want to work for someone who would discriminate against someone for wearing a hijab / cross etc?" Frankly, I don't think they deserve you if they act like that (but you can still challenge them!)
