Does your accent really hinder your job prospects?

**whiplash** · 27/02/2018 03:33 PM

One in five change their accents to sound more posh.

**grassroots** · 27/02/2018 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by whiplash

One in five change their accents to sound more posh.

My accent has never been a hindrance to my job prospects . Indeed the Scouse accent is said to be a very friendly one . Yer no warra meen lar.

**xroads** · 27/02/2018 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by grassroots

My accent has never been a hindrance to my job prospects . Indeed the Scouse accent is said to be a very friendly one . Yer no warra meen lar.

Well, your accent might not be a hindrance in your experience but I've known a number of occasions when a scouse accent has caused problems in the job market.

**said** · 27/02/2018 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by grassroots

My accent has never been a hindrance to my job prospects . Indeed the Scouse accent is said to be a very friendly one . Yer no warra meen lar.

There are a number of variations in the Scouse accent, depending on whether one is from Central Liverpool or The Wirral. The original accent, which was softer is far better than the affected whine that became popular when Cilla Black lost her original accent and created a false one.

**grassroots** · 27/02/2018 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by said

There are a number of variations in the Scouse accent, depending on whether one is from Central Liverpool or The Wirral. The original accent, which was softer is far better than the affected whine that became popular when Cilla Black lost her original accent and created a false one.

I was born and bred in the Scotland Road area of the city . Never new Cilla who of course was also from the area . Great people and a great area then . 40s 50s and 60s.

**Hamble** · 27/02/2018 05:37 PM

Oh yes.
A regional accent particularly Scottish and Geordie are positively advantageous if one wishes to work in a call centre.

**shippy** · 27/02/2018 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by Hamble

Oh yes.
A regional accent particularly Scottish and Geordie are positively advantageous if one wishes to work in a call centre.

**said** · 27/02/2018 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by grassroots

I was born and bred in the Scotland Road area of the city . Never new Cilla who of course was also from the area . Great people and a great area then . 40s 50s and 60s.

Yes, the Old Scotland Road accent was probably about the truest Liverpool accent, but among the young even that has changed. As far as job prospects go - I would have thought anyone who speaks well, regardless of accent, has a far better chance in an interview. It really does not come across well if one is speaking text talk.

**silver fox** · 27/02/2018 06:44 PM

Very few of us if any would know if our accent has held us back, no employer or prospective employer is going to say that your accent takes you out of the position he/she is wishing to fill.

**Albion102** · 27/02/2018 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by whiplash

One in five change their accents to sound more posh.

As the former possessor of a comedy Bristol accent, the best thing I ever did was to drop most of it.

**jamyramy** · 27/02/2018 08:14 PM

am scouse immigrant to southport.neverfound it a problem,one proviso,if you deliver the goods as written on the tin , with the skills for the job,then the irreverent accent an bit of crack ,only enhances ones prospects.posh metro compliant a/licking aint no good without the ability to deliver the goods.but then am self employed.

**Hamble** · 27/02/2018 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by jamyramy

am scouse immigrant to southport.neverfound it a problem,one proviso,if you deliver the goods as written on the tin , with the skills for the job,then the irreverent accent an bit of crack ,only enhances ones prospects.posh metro compliant a/licking aint no good without the ability to deliver the goods.but then am self employed.

The only time I was offered crack was outside the Sao Bento Palace
on a sweltering day.I think the native overheard me telling Mr Hamble I was desperate for a coke.

**Desert Region** · 27/02/2018 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by Hamble

The only time I was offered crack was outside the Sao Bento Palace
on a sweltering day.I think the native overheard me telling Mr Hamble I was desperate for a coke.

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**jamyramy** · 27/02/2018 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by Hamble

The only time I was offered crack was outside the Sao Bento Palace
on a sweltering day.I think the native overheard me telling Mr Hamble I was desperate for a coke.

hah haha not the builders bum crack or stuff one popes in a pipe but a bit of banter typeof crack