Two people-one a nattily dressed young white man, the other a middle-aged black woman who is slightly overweight-apply for a job with your organization. They seem equally qualified, but the hiring manager has an inexplicable and slightly negative reaction to the woman. "I just can't put my finger on it," he tells you, "but I don't think she'll be a good fit." You agree, admitting you just have a feeling the male applicant would be a better
performer.
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Posted By
David Teten
On February 8th, 2006
