kathi7's journey

I recently had a screening call for a Data Analyst role in Mumbai, and it has been a challenging experience. I'm a 28-year-old woman who has been jobless for six months now, and the pressure is really starting to get to me. During the call, a female recruiter asked me if I was married and if I would need a long leave. I couldn't help but feel that this question was inappropriate and indicative of biases in the hiring process. Additionally, another recruiter inquired whether I spoke Marathi, even though I only know Hindi, English, and Telugu. It's frustrating to think that being a married woman and a non-local could be barriers to my employment. Each passing day feels more demotivating, and I'm left wondering why these stereotypes persist in the job market.