Welsh woman rejected for job over her 'strong accent' despite great interview

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job because her accent "wouldn't suit the office environment". Eluned Anderson, from Cardiff, was turned down for a position over her "strong Welsh accent" despite having "performed well throughout" the application process.

Hundreds of people have shown their support against the outlandish rejection after the 22-year-old posted the notice online.

Lawyers have even contacted her to help fight her case and highlighted that it comes under discrimination in the Equality Act.Shocked Eluned said it was the "first time I've ever been told I've got a strong Welsh accent, so I suppose that's a win?"The message said that she had been turned down for the role despite having "performed well throughout" while being praised for her "skill set".It said: "I'm sorry to say, however, that we have decided not to proceed with your application."It was decided that your strong Welsh accent, accompanied by your regional activities, would not suit the office environment."Eluned, who is the Holocaust Education Trust's regional ambassador and has been active in the Labour movement, posted the message online.She did not reveal the source of the message or the company involved although part of the deleted job title seemed to be that of a parliamentary assistant.The Liverpool University graduate has previously revealed her mental health battles over self-esteem.She said: "On the outside, I'm a confident and opinionated woman and yet there are days where I can't face the world.