A man who once worked as a senior telecoms specialist is angered he has been denied an ‘entry-level’ position as a hotel doorman.Barclay Carmichael, who worked in the telecommunications field for nearly three decades, said his position as a specialist with Elbow Beach Hotel was made redundant in February of 2009.Since then he has tried to find work in the tourism industry and was “angry” when he didn’t get a doorman position at one of the Island’s hotels, after applying on two occassions.He alleged he was not given a proper explanation as to why the job had been refused and said: “What do I need to do to qualify to get a job as a doorman? What else do I need to do?”Mr Carmichael, who drives a taxi to supplement his income, said he worked with the Department of Labour and Training on a regular basis to improve his resume and chances of getting a job.A senior officer at the department even called the hotel to find out why he hadn’t received a call back, the 59-year-old said.Mr Carmichael claims he didn’t get the job based on “selectivity” and said: “If I have to be the only Bermudian that is going to challenge this I will.“I have seen a generation of people getting jobs on the basis of selectivity. There was always an old additive that you are over qualified, but we cannot go back.“When I was at the Bermuda Telephone Company we were at the forefront of the labour movement we fought for that. My mandate is to help the industry I am hoping we can come to a resolution. It is important for the Government to understand what is going on out there.”A spokeswoman for the hotel yesterday said: “I can tell you that a Bermudian has been hired to fill this vacancy. The hotel reserves the right to hire people who they believe best fit the position.”Mr Carmichael said he was also concerned that the hotel never called him back and instead sent an e-mail saying his application was unsuccessful.“I said I cannot take an e-mail to the Ministry or my lawyer, I need to have a proper letter and would like to attend your office tomorrow morning and collect it as part of business etiquette.”He said he took the letter to the Department of Labour and Training and believes it was sent to Economy Minister Kim Wilson.“The fact it was referred to the Minister indicated to me that some form of resolution ‘should occur in light of the extended effort that was in place to get employment.”He questioned why he was being blocked access to the entry-level position and said: “I played by the rules all the way. It made me feel angry, but I turn anger into positive things, because I know at the end of the day this is going to work out.“It’s good old fashioned common sense. This is going to be an embarrassment to the industry. I am known. It shouldn’t have had to come to this, but I will not back down. There is a lot of principle wrapped up in this.“We have to move forward and put people in a place of their interest to help the economy.”l Useful websites: www.mandarinoriental.com, www.gov.bm, www.btc.bm