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<p>Most Asian languages do not use the English alphabet, and rendering names from those languages in the English alphabet was not standardized back in earlier times. So the English rendering of such names varied considerably back then.</p>
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<p>What is his major?</p>
<p>If his major is something very common relative to the number of jobs it specifically qualifies for (e.g. biology), then he is likely being discriminated against in the job market on the basis of his major.</p>
<p>Electrical engineering, but he is just looking for jobs around town for the summer.</p>
<p>A friend of mine is biracial - mom was Chinese, dad was British. Although he looks very Asian, his name could not be more anglo - along the lines of ‘Ian Cameron’. I don’t think anyone thought he was pulling a fast one.</p>
<p>Regarding Ellis Island, some may want to check this. [Genealogy.com:</a> They Changed Our Name at Ellis Island](<a href=“http://www.genealogy.com/88_donna.html]Genealogy.com:”>Immigrant Names and Name Changes at Ellis Island - Genealogy.com) My own relatives came across with a funky spelling conversion from the Cyrillic alphabet and simplified it here, somewhere. How do folks presume xenophobia from a name change? That’s so extreme.</p>
<p>Likewise, the issue with the OP was the blatant (racist?) certainty this anti-Asian racism exists among whites, all whites, all the time, all over the US. That one’s diffculties can always be blamed on the next guy. It not only presumes that wall of bias exists, but that no hiring managers are anything except whitebread, narrow minded, and seeking conformity. But, he also points to his own successful internship(s.)</p>
<p>I know racism still exists. As a small sample, every thread that touches on the subject has posts that betray preconceived notions about others. Oddly, it strikes me right now that the issues on CC usually swirl around bias against Asiants and how Blacks and Hispanics are bumped into top level colleges by quotas. omg. </p>
<p>Think about it: complaints Asians don’t get the opportunities they “deserve” and that Blacks and Hispanics get opportunities they *don’t * deserve.</p>
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<p>Please don’t make a straw man out of my argument. I said it was widespread and it was likely. Any large institution is statistically likely to have it. I didn’t say everyone had it. If you disagree with the idea that it is rampant, explain the 15.8% versus 11.3% callback rate discrepancy with a sample size of N=6000, after controlling for equal education, qualifications and language skills. (Remember, these were fabricated resumes – the resumes with white names and the resumes with Asian names were completely the same.)</p>
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<p>What? Callback discrimination against blacks and Latinos by white HR staff is also a large problem. The problem lies in the culture of those who have power.</p>
<p>I was just on a search committee at my work where it became obvious that the majority of the committee wanted a co-worker just like them. They did not want someone who had varied work and life experiences nor did they want a young ambitious person who might rock the boat with her dynamic style. </p>
<p>Asians are stereotyped as smart and hard working although that surely is not true for all Asians. There are plenty of people who are afraid of change and/ or being outshined. </p>
<p>Racism is alive and well. It is also easily covered. Concerning women and other groups that are minorities, society has to catch up. As more and more non-white and not male people get into positions of power things will improve, but it takes a looooong time. Things will also improve as races continue to mix. </p>
<p>Best wishes to the OP.</p>
<p>OP: read your own posts here. Go back and see where you make statements that presume.</p>
<p>I’m disturbed by evidence that shows bias. But, curious enough to take an analytical look at the format and structure of any study, its design, controls and inherent limitations- and purpose. Etc. Eg, the Harvard study was limited to four apps per job ad, roughly 1300 ads. Randomly assigning a combo of name, neighborhood and skill level. No point in tearing it apart here. It’s value is that it draws our attention, not that it concludes universal truths.</p>
<p>I am not dismissing the existence of racism, sexism, ageism, religious bias, etc, etc.</p>
<p>I too would not dismiss the existence of racism, sexism, etc. but I see in my world an openness to true diversity in hiring…consistently. OP maybe you would acknowledge that while there are some businesses, organizations etc. that have unfair practices, there are some that are fair and do the right thing. </p>
<p>as in all things, you have to put the effort in and maintain faith that you will find a good opportunity that is right for you. don’t think it helps you to believe such negativity is commonplace or to be expected everywhere…</p>
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Me too. We have committees for that and separate diversity hiring practices.</p>
<p>One thing I will say, just in my own experience, is that we have many more qualified female Asian applicants than male. And they are very sought after. The Asian women in my field are just at this point in time kicking the butts of pretty much every other group in terms of qualifications and general hireability.</p>
<p>absolutely agree zoosermom, we also have compliance expectations and committees. I too am finding a subset of Asian employees, Chinese women who bring so much to the table in the field of industrial design, and human factors design.</p>