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Job seekers with a Southern accent may earn less than those without, according to a new study.
A study from the University of Chicago and the University of Munich found that people with a Southern accent can lose thousands of dollars a year.
The study revealed that people with strong regional accents face wage penalties of up to 20% compared to those speaking with a “standard accent.”
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Job seekers with a Southern accent may earn less than those without, according to a new study. ((Photo Credit: Spencer Pratt/Getty Images/Getty Images)
Another recent study found that 38% of job seekers admitted to “softening” their regional accent during interviews because of negative stereotypes.
This study by the Writing Tips Institute found that applicants with Southern accents were the fourth most likely to change their voice. Western New England, South Midlands, New Jersey was most likely to change the accent.
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People with strong regional accents face wage penalties of up to 20% compared to those speaking with a “standard accent.” ((Photo Credit: STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)/Getty Images)
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A Writing Tips Institute study of 3,000 people also found occupations in which job seekers were more likely to change their accent.
real estate The industries where prospective candidates are most likely to change their language are tourism, public services, information technology, engineering, hospitality, finance, retail, healthcare and media.
