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Justin d'Almaine
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11 Dec 2025, 12:08
Questionable hiring practices
So I've app**** for jobs at LexisNexis. They must hire based on demographics or AI.
As some backround info, I am an admitted lawyer with a masters degree, 4 years practical experience, 3 years writing and publishing experience in a job with another company, and have academic publications. While I accept they can hire whoever they want, I had one screening call, on a job that Linkedin recommended me as a top applicant. The other applications didn't get further than rejecting my CV outright, even jobs their own website recommended for me. Not even a screening call or interview.
I asked for feedback and got an email saying 'your CV is impressive, but we're moving forward with other candidates', which didn't tell anything. The facts that they won't even consider, with my qualifications and experience, and that their own website recommended the jobs, there can only be one inference drawn, and that is that I don't fit the demographics to meet their requirements. And it's been quite a few jobs that I app**** for.
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Replies (212)LexisNexis South Africa's replyOfficial
13 Dec 2025, 06:22Hi Justin,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. At LexisNexis South Africa, every recruitment decision is guided by a structured, fair and compliant process that aligns with South African employment equity legislation, our organisational values and the specific requirements of each role.
While platforms like LinkedIn may recommend roles based on algorithms, these suggestions do not replace our formal HR and screening processes. Each application is assessed individually against the competencies, skills and experience required for the position, as well as the broader needs of the team.
We understand the frustration of not receiving detailed feedback, and we appreciate the strength of your qualifications. Your profile was considered, and the decision to proceed with other candidates was based solely on alignment with the role criteria rather than demographics or automated filtering.
We value your interest in LexisNexis and encourage you to apply for future opportunities that match your expertise. Should you wish to discuss your application further, our HR team is available to assist.
Regards,
The LexisNexis South Africa team
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. At LexisNexis South Africa, every recruitment decision is guided by a structured, fair and compliant process that aligns with South African employment equity legislation, our organisational values and the specific requirements of each role.
While platforms like LinkedIn may recommend roles based on algorithms, these suggestions do not replace our formal HR and screening processes. Each application is assessed individually against the competencies, skills and experience required for the position, as well as the broader needs of the team.
We understand the frustration of not receiving detailed feedback, and we appreciate the strength of your qualifications. Your profile was considered, and the decision to proceed with other candidates was based solely on alignment with the role criteria rather than demographics or automated filtering.
We value your interest in LexisNexis and encourage you to apply for future opportunities that match your expertise. Should you wish to discuss your application further, our HR team is available to assist.
Regards,
The LexisNexis South Africa team
Best regards,
LexisNexis South Africa's reply13 Dec 2025, 06:22
Official
Hi Justin,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. At LexisNexis South Africa, every recruitment decision is guided by a structured, fair and compliant process that aligns with South African employment equity legislation, our organisational values and the specific requirements of each role.
While platforms like LinkedIn may recommend roles based on algorithms, these suggestions do not replace our formal HR and screening processes. Each application is assessed individually against the competencies, skills and experience required for the position, as well as the broader needs of the team.
We understand the frustration of not receiving detailed feedback, and we appreciate the strength of your qualifications. Your profile was considered, and the decision to proceed with other candidates was based solely on alignment with the role criteria rather than demographics or automated filtering.
We value your interest in LexisNexis and encourage you to apply for future opportunities that match your expertise. Should you wish to discuss your application further, our HR team is available to assist.
Regards,
The LexisNexis South Africa team
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. At LexisNexis South Africa, every recruitment decision is guided by a structured, fair and compliant process that aligns with South African employment equity legislation, our organisational values and the specific requirements of each role.
While platforms like LinkedIn may recommend roles based on algorithms, these suggestions do not replace our formal HR and screening processes. Each application is assessed individually against the competencies, skills and experience required for the position, as well as the broader needs of the team.
We understand the frustration of not receiving detailed feedback, and we appreciate the strength of your qualifications. Your profile was considered, and the decision to proceed with other candidates was based solely on alignment with the role criteria rather than demographics or automated filtering.
We value your interest in LexisNexis and encourage you to apply for future opportunities that match your expertise. Should you wish to discuss your application further, our HR team is available to assist.
Regards,
The LexisNexis South Africa team
Best regards,
Jd
Justin d'Almaine's updateReviewer Update
13 Dec 2025, 07:25Actually, I met every requirement for each job that I app**** for. Even the website was recommending jobs based on experience. If I'm applying for 7 or 8 jobs, meet all the requirements, and don't even get past having my CV viewed, something is up. Your response said that you hire according to South African equity legislation, so clearly there is one requirement that I don't meet - wrong demographic
That is why the company is so evasive when I ask for specific feedback, they can't give it. Everyone thay I've told about this has said the exact same thing.
That is why the company is so evasive when I ask for specific feedback, they can't give it. Everyone thay I've told about this has said the exact same thing.
Jd
Justin d'Almaine's update13 Dec 2025, 07:25
Reviewer Update
Actually, I met every requirement for each job that I app**** for. Even the website was recommending jobs based on experience. If I'm applying for 7 or 8 jobs, meet all the requirements, and don't even get past having my CV viewed, something is up. Your response said that you hire according to South African equity legislation, so clearly there is one requirement that I don't meet - wrong demographic
That is why the company is so evasive when I ask for specific feedback, they can't give it. Everyone thay I've told about this has said the exact same thing.
That is why the company is so evasive when I ask for specific feedback, they can't give it. Everyone thay I've told about this has said the exact same thing.
Jd
Justin d'Almaine's updateReviewer Update
13 Dec 2025, 08:31But yes, please let HR contact me as long as they can give specific details. When I called, I got a call centre agent who refused to put me through to anyone and argued with me, constantly interrupting and talking over me. Very unprofessional
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Justin d'Almaine's update13 Dec 2025, 08:31
Reviewer Update
But yes, please let HR contact me as long as they can give specific details. When I called, I got a call centre agent who refused to put me through to anyone and argued with me, constantly interrupting and talking over me. Very unprofessional
LexisNexis South Africa's replyOfficial
15 Dec 2025, 10:43Hi Justin,
We receive 1000s of applications daily from candidates who have all the necessary qualifications and fit all the criteria. Our HR process includes multiple factors over and above ticking boxes and what's on paper, including experience and reference checks.
LexisNexis are proud to say that our teams include racial, religious and cultural diversity, across age groups as well as disabled and abled employees.
Someone from our HR team will call you today to give you a detailed explanation of why you did not meet our criteria for the posts you've applied for and also give you some advice and direction as to how you can improve your applications for future job opportunities.
Regards,
LexisNexis South Africa
We receive 1000s of applications daily from candidates who have all the necessary qualifications and fit all the criteria. Our HR process includes multiple factors over and above ticking boxes and what's on paper, including experience and reference checks.
LexisNexis are proud to say that our teams include racial, religious and cultural diversity, across age groups as well as disabled and abled employees.
Someone from our HR team will call you today to give you a detailed explanation of why you did not meet our criteria for the posts you've applied for and also give you some advice and direction as to how you can improve your applications for future job opportunities.
Regards,
LexisNexis South Africa
Best regards,
LexisNexis South Africa's reply15 Dec 2025, 10:43
Official
Hi Justin,
We receive 1000s of applications daily from candidates who have all the necessary qualifications and fit all the criteria. Our HR process includes multiple factors over and above ticking boxes and what's on paper, including experience and reference checks.
LexisNexis are proud to say that our teams include racial, religious and cultural diversity, across age groups as well as disabled and abled employees.
Someone from our HR team will call you today to give you a detailed explanation of why you did not meet our criteria for the posts you've applied for and also give you some advice and direction as to how you can improve your applications for future job opportunities.
Regards,
LexisNexis South Africa
We receive 1000s of applications daily from candidates who have all the necessary qualifications and fit all the criteria. Our HR process includes multiple factors over and above ticking boxes and what's on paper, including experience and reference checks.
LexisNexis are proud to say that our teams include racial, religious and cultural diversity, across age groups as well as disabled and abled employees.
Someone from our HR team will call you today to give you a detailed explanation of why you did not meet our criteria for the posts you've applied for and also give you some advice and direction as to how you can improve your applications for future job opportunities.
Regards,
LexisNexis South Africa
Best regards,