Despite it being illegal, interview discrimination is still a real problem.

According to research by CV-Library, nearly one in four (22%) Brits have experienced discrimination during an interview for a new job.

One in 10 said they’ve felt prejudiced against because of their race, while 8.9% said it was because of their gender.

In some cases, discrimination isn’t always a conscious act, as unconscious bias can lead interviewers to treat job candidates unfairly. So what’s the best way to stamp out prejudice in the recruitment process?

Blind hiring, or blind recruitment, is being increasingly used as a way for employers to scout out suitable candidates based on their skills and abilities. Essentially, it involves being hired without your future employer knowing your name, age, gender or race – and sometimes even your educational background.  To read the full article, click here.