Posted on 12/04/24
| News Source: JPost
Jewish Americans need to send 24% more job applications to receive the same number of initial positive responses from potential employers as their American counterparts with Western European heritage when applying for the same position, the Center for Antisemitism Research (CAR) of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) revealed in a newly released study on Wednesday.
Additionally, Israeli Americans need to send over 39% more job applications in comparison to their American counterparts with Western European heritage when applying for the same position.
"This is a significant finding that reveals serious antisemitic discrimination in the labor market," ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt remarked.
"Against the background of the increase in antisemitic incidents and beliefs, this study highlights the urgent need for employers to recognize the prejudices against Jews and Israelis and act decisively to create an equal work environment for everyone," Greenblatt added.
The study was led by senior economist Dr. Bryan Tomlin. Tomlin conducted the study by submitting job applications for administrative assistant positions using identical resumes except for certain characteristics, including names or details, that suggest whether the candidate is Jewish American, Israeli American, or American with Western European heritage.