[codygman]

It is a sad state of affairs that reducing your accent can increase your chances of success, though I guess everyone has a bias towards hiring people like them.

I wish that hiring was done without being able to hear the voice, see the face, or any other details that would identify race, religion, or culture of a prospective hire.

I think that would do a good job of eliminating bias, however the bias would still exist for things like promotions.