Man named Daniel Rivera uses a fake name to apply for jobs, immediately starts getting interviews: 'Now considering doing all future applications as Brandon Walker'

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I started submitting the exact same resume twice, once with my real name, once with a fake one. Guess which one got a callback.

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That's when one man decided he would try a little social experiment. When he suspected his name was standing in the way of job opportunities, he concocted a plan. And when he put his suspicions to the test, they were sadly confirmed. Read on to see what happened.
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Other workers had some suggestions for other workarounds in this prejudiced job market.

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