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  This is an advert by a local (to Dover) firm for a school leaver, inviting them to apply for a job. The advert was refused by one of our esteemed local papers - what do you think ? should it have been turned down ?
  
  
  "We are looking for a school leaver with good 'A' Level or GCSE qualifications interested in learning about our business, working towards becoming a full member of our specialist team.
  
  You will need to be both numerate and literate with a keen interest in computers and modern technology.
  
  Ideally you will have the qualifications to further your education at college or university level but have decided to make your way in the world of work
  
  If you are looking for a career rather than just a job, take pride in whatever you do, are willing to please and keen to succeed then you may be the person we are looking for.
  
  Applications in writing, including the names and addresses of at least two character referees to, should be sent for the personal attention of: "
  
  
  
  I've left out the name of the company and the local paper that refused to run the advert.
  
  What do you think of the advert and what do you think of the paper refusing to place it ?
  
  
  This is the company's response to the local paper when told they couldn't place the advert:
  
  
  "Dear ...............
  
  
  
  We wish to employ a school leaver.
  
  It's not just a job, it's a career opportunity we are creating to offer an opening for a young person who would rather make their way in the world of work than go to college or university and rack up thousands of pounds worth of debt.
  
  Unfortunately, the people in your Recruitment Department refuse to accept an advert including the words 'school leaver' in case we offend somebody.
  
  I don't know who this somebody is. I would have thought any half-sensible person would welcome any form of job creation for a young person at this time.
  
  As a school leaver myself with some 40+ years experience, I can tell you I was very pleased with the opportunity offered to me when I started out.
  
  Surely we are taking all this 'correctness' a little too far and shame on your paper for refusing to help us offer this opportunity.
  
  
  
  Kind regards."
  
  What do you make of this ??
  
  
  
  
  
  Roger

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