[Erika25252]

I honestly do think that the assumptions you mentioned exist. There is a sterotype of a dowdy looking woman, one less hip, stylish or elegantly attired. I think this has to do with the well-known salary limitations of this field, much less than corporate jobs. People think that social workers couldn’t afford to dress sharp and I also think there is an earth-mother/DMV connotation. Addtionally, I think people assume that those in corporate jobs are more professional, polished and have better skills. I don’t know if this is why you aren’t getting called back, but it could be a factor. I would make sure that your resume is very current in style, verbage and format to show you are as professional and up-to-date as other candidates. Anotehr unfair sterotype that could be working against you is your age. I have seen older candidates discriminated against a few times.

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Name : Erika25252, Gender : F, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 32, City : Madison, State : WI, Country : United States, Occupation : Asst. Director of Marketing, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper class, 

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