Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Bengaluru Job Seeker Rejected for Remote Role Due to Location
A person in Bengaluru applied for a remote job but was turned down because they lived in Whitefield, not the areas the company wanted.
The recruiter said it was for client visits.
The person thought it was strange since the job was remote and they offered to travel for meetings.
Others online shared that they have seen similar hiring decisions.
A Bengaluru job seeker was rejected for a remote role.
The rejection was due to the applicant residing in Whitefield.
The recruiter preferred candidates from specific areas for potential client visits.
The job seeker highlighted the role's remote nature and willingness to travel.
LinkedIn users shared similar experiences of location-based hiring biases.
- Who
- A job seeker, recruiters, and other LinkedIn users.
- What
- A job seeker in Bengaluru was rejected for a remote position due to their residential location.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- The job seeker was rejected because of their residential location, despite the role being remote.
Employer's Perspective
Job Seeker's Perspective
Client Visits
Employer's Perspective
Preference for local candidates for client visits.
Job Seeker's Perspective
Candidates can travel when needed.
- Applicant Location
- Whitefield, Bengaluru
- Role Type
- Remote
- Reason for Rejection
- Residential location preference
- Preferred Locations
- Hebbal, Indiranagar, Hennur, Sultan Palya
