Bias towards males can be magnified in computer algorithms that rank CVs, leaving women at a further disadvantage when it comes to getting a job.

Many job ads are now very long, list too many responsibilities and often "read like legal documents," leaving applicants frustrated, experts say.

Like many job seekers around the world, Mr Carballo’s applications are increasingly being screened by algorithms built to automatically flag attractive applicants to hiring managers.

The USC research, conducted on Facebook and LinkedIn, found that one platform's algorithms discriminate by gender, whereas no evidence was found on the other.

Data science consultant Cathy O'Neil said job platforms need to be more transparent about how their algorithms work.

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