it can be massively frustrating as a female in this industry. [...] I was not hired. The recruiter told me it was because I don't have a car. It is normal for

it can be massively frustrating as a female in this industry. [...] I was not hired. The recruiter told me it was because I don't have a car. It is normal for employers to expect employees to have cars. http://www.helium.com/items/503172-tips-for-overcoming-objections-during-a-job-interview http://www.helium.com/items/503172-tips-for-overcoming-objec... In your preparations, list your weaknesses and any possible objections that you can think of. For example, one objection may be, "You don't have your own car. How are you going to get to work at 7am every day?" - I'm pretty sure it is illegal to deny somebody employment for not owning a car Should car-ownership status be added to the following list?: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Employment_discrimination#Protected_categories http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Employment_discrimination#Prote... Protected categories * Race or color * Ethnicity/National origin * Sex or gender * Pregnancy * Religion or creed * Political affiliation * Language abilities * Citizenship * Disability (physical, mental, or emotional) * Medical conditions (AIDS or other diseases) * Age * Sexual Orientation * Gender Identity * Marital status * Military Veteran status * Military discharge status or anticipated military deployment