Company forced to take down sexist receptionist ad after it provokes backlash online

A Canadian company was forced to take down this ad and apologise after a huge backlash on Twitter.

Company forced to take down sexist receptionist ad after it provokes backlash online

Vestra Inet had posted the job vacancy for a "Content Writer and SEO Specialist" on LinkedIn and, as is normal, described the responsibilities and requirements necessary for the role.

But they added a kicker at the end.

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