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

"Please note that the Position requires filling in the responsibilities of a receptionist, so female candidates are preferred."

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

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.