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that the U.S. Census shows overwhelmingly belong to whites, blacks and Hispanics, while using first names to sig- nify gender. In the new experi- ment, the researchers sent nearly 9,000 resumes to online job postings in seven cities for positions in sales, administrative assis- tance, customer service, information technology, medical assistance and medical office/billing. The resumes from the fictional black appli- cants bore the last names Washington and Jefferson, while those from white candidates bore Anderson and Thompson, and those from Hispanic candi- dates bore Hernandez and Garcia. On average, 11.4 per- cent of resumes received a response from an employer, and there were no statisti- cally significant differ- ences across race, ethnic or gender groups. The study, which only measured the very first step in the hiring process, could suggest that racial discrimina- tion is less prevalent than it was a dozen years ago, the researchers say in a policy paper. But it also could indi- cate that last names are a weak signal of race. Though 90 percent of people with the last name Washington are black and 75 percent of those named Jefferson are black, "there is the fair criticism that maybe no one knows that," Koedel said. The first names likely didn't help strengthen the connection. Megan and Brian were used for the white candidates, and Chloe and Ryan for the black candidates. "If I got a resume in the mail for Chloe Washington or Ryan Jefferson it would be hard for me to imagine that I would have inter- preted that differently from Megan Anderson or Bryan Thompson," said Northwestern Uni- versity professor David Figlio, director of the school's Institute for Policy Research, who was not involved in the study. Doing a search on a database he has of 2 million names of kids born in Florida between 1994 and 2002, Figlio found that 90 percent of Ryans and 89 percent of Chloes are white. "This new study is interesting and worth- while but I don't think it changes my view in how important race is in subconscious deci- sion-making," Figlio said. He points to a 2010 study by Stanford University researchers, titled "The Visible Hand," that showed racial bias without the complications of names and other indicators that could influence people's decisions. That experiment found that an iPod being sold online got 13 percent fewer responses and 17 percent fewer offers if it was shown held by a black hand than by a white hand, "strong evidence that race really makes a dif- ference when people are talking about trustwor- thiness," Figlio said. "Am I willing to buy an iPod from somebody - that's exactly the same thing employers are thinking when deciding to hire someone," Figlio said. To Figlio, the most valuable findings from the Missouri resume study relate to the His- panic names, which to his knowledge have not been put to such a test before. The researchers paired the first names Isabella and Carlos with the last names Garcia and Hernandez, all strong indicators of Hispanic origin. So a finding that employers didn't treat those resumes any differently is significant, he said, "and a bit reassuring." Careem Gladney, who works in supply chain at Cargill Industries and is black, said he doesn't know if he was ever passed up for a job because of his first name. But he believes hiring managers are conscious of it, which isn't always a bad thing. It can help a candidate's prospects if the compa- ny values diversity. "I believe people are conscious of it, and they definitely make a decision," Gladney said. 6 GREATERmilwaukeeJOBS • May 26, 2016 • G E N E R A L E M P L O Y M E N T • hiring bias ... from page 2 Assistant Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor EOE The Waukesha Freeman, a publication of Conley Media, is seeking a full-time Assistant Sports Editor. Responsibilities include writing feature stories, game coverage, taking photographs, putting together the Freeman sports section, handling calls, copy editing stories and paginating pages. The Assistant Sports Editor works on deadline several nights a week. The ideal candidate would have a college degree, prior sports experience at a newspaper and excellent writing, photography and page design skills. Excellent organizational and communication skills are required. Knowledge of AP style is required. Proficiency with QuarkXPress is a plus. Conley Media is an EOE offering health, dental, flexible spending, 401(k) and more! Send cover letter, resume and samples of work to: Waukesha Freeman, Attn: Pat Neumuth, Sports Editor 801 N. Barstow St., Waukesha, WI 53187-0007. Fax: (262)542-8259. Email in confidence to HRD@conleynet.com. Conley Media is an EOE. Full-time/Part-time Office Cleaners NEEDED Hartford, Germantown, Mequon and Waukesha Areas 2nd shift hours M-F, $10-$11/hr Apply online at www.cleanpower1.com Human Resources 414-302-3000 x171 EOE/AA Employer Personal Assistant needed to provide assistance for male with MS at his Cedarburg residence. Responsibilities Include: • Assist slightly with standing • Light housekeeping & cooking • General clerical/office duties If you are responsible, reliable & caring, Call Bill or Linda at 262-388-6189 250428001 Part Time and on call 18-20 Hours/Week • $12.00/Hour Personal Assistant needed to provide assistance for male with MS at his Cedarburg residence. Responsibilities Include: • Assist slightly with standing • Light housekeeping & cooking • General clerical/office duties If you are responsible, reliable & caring, Call Bill or Linda at 262-388-6189 Weekend Nights Fri., Sat., Sun. 6:00-10:30pm • $12.00/Hour 250374004 Customer Service Reps Apply in store at 10936 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon Busy UPS Store seeks Customer Service Reps, must be quick thinking, detail oriented, friendly, organized and proficient computer skills are a must. Job requires processing and packaging of UPS and USPS packages, mail sorting, various copying, binding, laminating services and retail sales. Store hours are 8am-6:30pm. Full-time & part-time positions. Rotating Saturdays. 250298008 FULL TIME RETAIL SALES We are currently seeking an individual to work with clients on their design needs in the flooring industry. This individual will provide customers with decorating tips and color selections. Experience is not required. The individual must be enthusiastic and have a good eye for design. Some clerical duties are required. This is a full time position and some Sat. hours are required. Compensation: $12.-$13.50 hour + benefits. FULL TIME RETAIL SALES STOP IN TO APPLY Kohls Floor Covering, 7676 Hwy 60, Cedarburg STOP IN TO APPLY Kohls Floor Covering, 7676 Hwy 60, Cedarburg 250298003 Telecommunications/Utilities Construction Company is accepting applications for full- time Aerial & Underground Positions including Operators and Laborers. Benefits are available after 60 days. Valid driver's license in good standing condition a must - CDL preferred but not required. Pre- Employment drug screen required. Pay based upon experience. Please apply in person at W197 N7555 F&W Court, Lannon, Wisconsin, 53046 FULL TIME POSITIONS FULL TIME POSITIONS WANTED Check out our Job Website at: www.GREATERmilwaukeeJOBS.com

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