I felt as though I was put through the motions, as if they were merely interviewing me to fulfill "quotas" set by their managers. My years of experience and strong background did not seem to faze them; rather, it put them on the defensive. A group of junior developers interviewed me and visibly noticed that I was lightyears ahead of them, which they did not seem to take lightly. I assured them that I would share my knowledge, mentor them, and help them update their skills to current technology and standards.

The way the group talked to each other was very familiar. They were all from one ethnic region and had their pecking orders clearly marked out. I am not prejudiced, but this was an HR nightmare. They seemed to interview candidates only to discredit them, until they found one of their "own." It was a real club, with very clique-like behavior, protecting each other's interests. They kept trying to send in smart people to argue with me, attempting to find a reason to report back to their managers why they would not hire me.

It was obvious to me that after five hours of this "challenging behavior," I felt as if I were in Asia, in a rooster fight. LOL. And, of course, I never heard anything remotely professional back from them. This is a highly unprofessional IT shop, locked down by ethnicity and manipulated by a few internal dealmakers. Walmart Corp. should run a simple analysis to understand why they haven't hired someone from another, or the opposite, ethnic diversity into those ranks.

This club, as it exists today, will never have the chance to fairly upgrade its skills by hiring new talent from outside, talent that could bring new ideas, fresh solutions, and different approaches derived from a variety of external experiences. It is clear to me that racial motivation persists at that level at Walmart, allowing the people who have cornered the hiring game to abuse their power and play their pawns and games for reasons I cannot and do not wish to imagine. But one day, this situation will blow up in Walmart's face, costing them many more millions than the IT group thinks they saved by keeping it "in the family."

Can you speak another language, like an Asian language?

Can you understand what we are saying when we talk about your interview?