Italian sexism row over job advert asking for bathing suit image

Outrage over ad for receptionist role insists applicants are under 30 and provide bathing costume photo

The Italian labour ministry has opened an investigation after a company seeking a female receptionist aged under 30 asked job applicants to include a photograph of themselves in a bathing costume alongside documents proving their credentials.

The advert, posted on several specialised job sites by a Naples-based security company, stipulated that the candidate must be female, no older than 30, a fluent English speaker and have their own car and a sunny character with an attractive appearance".