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Job hunting today can be pretty ridiculous, and many job seekers will attest to that. Even compared to last year, Americans need to send out more applications to find a job. In 2023, the average number of applications job seekers had to send in the U.S. was 254. In 2024, it's now 294 applications on average.

Unreasonable screening requirements, recruiters who "ghost" applicants, and laughable salary offers: looking for a job today is really like going through Dante's nine circles of hell. And the Recruiting Hell subreddit documents them all. So, for your exasperation, here are the most bonkers situations its members had to deal with.

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"This Is Your Only Means Of Interview" - So I Simply Refused

Email response highlighting unrealistic job hunting expectations in recruiting hell scenario.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Obviously designed by a vacuous looney with nothing but time on their hands.

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The unemployment rate in October was 4.1%, but that doesn't mean that those who are looking for jobs have it easy. In fact, the worrying trend of "ghost jobs" still persists after a year since major publications first started reporting about it. According to The Guardian, 40% of job listings aren't actually real.

In a previous interview for Bored Panda, leadership coach Robyn L Garrett explained that some companies "test the waters" with their job listings. "They aren't obligated to hire (or even interview) any applicants," she said. "They might just be collecting information about things like salary requirements or job titles."

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I Am So Sick Of These Ridiculous Screening Questions

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Correct answers (so far as the employers are concerned) are "Fox News", "the Democrats", "a desk I can sleep under overnight", "being able to work for minimum wage". Submissions lacking those phrases are automatically rejected

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The saddest part is that it can be very hard to determine which job ads are real and which are not. "You're never going to know for sure," Garrett told us last year. "If you find yourself in an 'interview' that seems predatory or misleading, don't feel obligated to stay. You can politely say, 'I don't think this is the right fit' at any time."

Garrrett also pointed out that sending out as much resumes as you can is part of the process. "Job searching is a numbers game. You never know where the business is in the hiring process, so you have to cast a wide net. Sometimes your resume just needs to be in the right place at the right time, so keep applying," she encouraged.

#7

Reminder: You Are Good Enough

Man holding a sign about job training, illustrating a job hunting challenge in recruitment settings.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I applied to an add for a blast technician with training. Went back and forth w emails as the owner emailed saying they weren't looking for a secretary. I'm a woman. I explained it said trainee in the ad. I went in explained my knowledge. The owner asked if I thought I was on jeopardy. Sorry I read up on the type of work it was and products used. Was given a tour of the warehouse and then asked to lift a 50lb bag of media. Basically heavy grit sand. I did. Put it on my shoulder and asked what else? After a month the called me to come work. But apparently never asked any men to lift the bags or give them the grief. All ex-cons working via a 50/50 paid program from the state. But I got paid by the company. Horrible insurance too. But I wound up running my dept with basically only me on 5 machines through out the day. But my eye and hand skill made me quick. I quit when an injury wasn't taken seriously. Don't judge people. Some of us like working dirty hands on jobs.

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I Had To Take A Walk After This

"Screenshot of a job hunting conversation where the employer declines to provide location details, frustrating the applicant."

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Out of curiosity I googled "Sun Asian Kitchen" and the website it linked to popped up a message saying "Due to the shortage of staff ..." so maybe their rudeness ticked off too many potential applicants

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Recruiting hell starts from the very beginning of the process: spotting ridiculous ads listing unrealistic requirements. Job seekers often think to themselves: how do recruiters keep getting away with asking for 4+ years of experience for an entry-level position and inquiring about unemployment gaps for when the applicant was 14 or 15 years old? The reasons might be that either the managers are out of touch with reality or they believe in an old-fashioned work ethic.

#10

Interviewer Cancelled An Hour Before The Meeting. I Know My Worth

Text conversation about a canceled job interview, illustrating recruiting hell frustrations.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Change the last sentence to "I am withdrawing my application." Nothing "unfortunate" about this at all. Quite the contrary.

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#11

At 58, A Recruiter Says ‘Too Old To Code’—heartbreaking 😭

Senior engineer shares a recruiting hell experience about age discrimination in tech industry job hunt.

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1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I lost a job to the pandemic, at age 59, and applied to countless jobs with no luck. I realized my age was the reason, because ageism is rampant, even though I look and act much younger than I am. Hell, I got along great with classmates who were thirty years younger than me when I went back to college at 51. I even considered lying about my age with a “typo” on my application. Luckily, since I had gone back to college as an adult (bachelors and masters), I could’ve gotten away with it, at least until the face to face interview, based on my graduation years. Of course, if they asked my high school graduation year, for some reason, my cover would be blown. Then my husband and I started a business, and I no longer had a need to lie. Our business has turned out to be very successful and profitable—-very much into the black after the first year—-meaning any company that hired me would’ve gotten a diligent worker who would contribute to their profitability, so it’s their stupid and ageist loss, and my gain. However, having worked for a******s and been humiliated in interviews ourselves in the past, my husband and I run our company fairly, equitably, and ethically. We pay a generous wage, offer good benefits, give good bonuses at the end of the year, don’t overwork our employees, are very approachable, do not fly off the handle, and do our best to be good bosses whose company people want to work for, and help become more successful, until they retire. Why that way of doing business—-which is absolutely not hard or unprofitable to do—-isn’t taught in business schools everywhere, I don’t know.

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#12

The Only Acceptable Application. 2 Seconds If You're Slow

Online job application form illustrating the challenges of job hunting in recruiting.

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"Some employers are completely out of touch with reality," Robyn L Garrett told Bored Panda in another interview. "They can't understand why people won't be breaking down doors to work their low-paying, do-everything job. To them, whatever meager salary they're offering is a lot. They're not researching enough to realize that it's not."

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#13

The Companies vs. Me

A meme illustrating job hunting frustrations with a woman refusing a candidate and a man expressing confusion.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More like the company you applied to six months ago and completely gave up on long ago.

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#14

Naming And Shaming Done Right

Text post about a frustrating recruiting experience highlighting poor communication in job hunting.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I applied for a job in an office and i went along for a trial day so i could see how they worked i was supposed to be replacing someone who was leaving. While i was there they convinced the person who was leaving to stay. The next day i got a call from the agency and they informed me that they liked me but didnt have a job for me. Wasted an entire day spent money i didnt have on bus fare to go half way across the city where i live to an area i didnt know only to be told that.

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#15

Gap In My Employment History, In 2017 I Was Fourteen

Text asking for an explanation of an employment gap from 04/2017 to 12/2019 during job hunting struggles.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Remember, one party is in favor of getting rid of child labor laws and putting kids back to work, instead of school.

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Back in April, manager trainer Ashley Herd, the founder of Manager Method, told us something similar. She explained that many recruiters don't know how expensive life has gotten. "And those that do think that means they can take advantage of people who need income," she added.

#16

I Cant Do This Anymore

Job rejection message emphasizing an internal candidate's acceptance, highlighting recruiting challenges in job hunting.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should read. "We went through the motions for legal compliance reasons, and you were never going to get the job. Sorry, not sorry for wasting your time. "

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#17

I See Why Recruiters Ask Stupid Questions Now. I Apologize

Reddit post discussing frustrations of job hunting and unrealistic employer expectations.

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1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That actually kind of makes sense. I worked retail for a bit and I had to answer some dumb questions. My favorite was "Where is the vegan goat cheese?" It was not unreasonable I showed them except then they said, "No the one that comes from goats." Me: ????? "That's not vegan?" them: "Where is the cheese that comes from vegan goats?" I did not have a response to that one. EDIT: if anyone has a good response please tell me.

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Another reason for making absurd requirements for potential hires is that some companies and managers still have an old-fashioned attitude towards younger people in the workforce. "Many employers believe 'paying your dues' is necessary," Ashley Herd said. "Including doing long, hard work for minimal pay."

#20

Um…no?!?

Recruiting hell post by resumeaddict highlighting unrealistic job descriptions with a sarcastic response emoji.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds like a low paying job in retail where you get treated like c**p and might get robbed. That's where the "challenging" part comes in.

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#21

I'm Flipping The Script On Employers

Recruiting Hell: Humorous employer requirements including ancient company, specific lighting, and 24/7 chili access.

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Schmebulock
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't think I would like to work at an office where everyone is eating chili and drinking Pibb all the time. Sounds like it would smell of farts as soon as you walk ing the door.

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Making sure you know as much about the company as possible can help you avoid getting into such situations as listed here from r/RecruitingHell. LinkedIn, for example, can be a hellscape of job advertisement scams. "Anyone can set up a company and job posting on LinkedIn," Garrett told us back then. She recommends doing some research online. "If they have very few employees or you can't find a proper corporate website, be wary."

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#23

Recruiter: No One Wants To Work!!!

Cartoon of a recruiter blocking a door with eager job seekers pushing through, illustrating job hunting frustrations.

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Christos Arvanitis
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've hear this a lot and what it really means is "No one wants to work for the crappy pay and conditions that I'm offering"

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Although, as we've discussed earlier, casting a wide net is beneficial, sorting out through "the weeds" may be a better option. A thorough job search involves many hours looking through job ads. "'Green flag' signs of employers include putting pay ranges even where not legally required, giving an overview of the interview process and what you can expect in a role," Herd explained to us back in April.

#25

After 6 Months Of Unemployment And Hundreds Of Rejections, This Is How I Started Seeing Other People. I'm Not Ok

A crowd of job hunters with "making money" text overlay, showcasing the challenges of recruiting hell.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been there, when I was homeless, I started to get really bitter and saw everyone as "having a home"

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#26

Got Hired To The Local Taco Bell, Did All The On-Boarding Paperwork Then Got This Message From Them A Few Days Later

Text message about job hunting disappointment due to slow business, exemplifying recruiting hell.

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#27

Girl- What?

Job application asking "What is your favorite vegetable?" during the recruiting process.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was in my fifties interviewing for a sales position. Years of experience in sales.The twenty something HR screener asked me in person what my favorite animal was. Really? You can ask that with a straight face? They are usually looking for something like a tiger or a bear or a shark or something. I answered it truthfully as I do have a favorite animal. It's the magnificent platypus. Incredibly capable little survivor, a little bit of this, a little bit of that, hard to pigeon-hole and if you really p**s one off, it will sting you. The HR person looked stunned and had no idea how to react. Also, I didn't get the job but I did get to educate somebody on the virtues of the platypus :-D

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Herd also suggested a different approach to job searching. Instead of the good ol' sorting through advertisements, try reaching out to friends. Either directly, or via social media. Posting something along the lines "If you like your job or boss, where do you work and what do you like about it?" may bring in some surprising answers. It even "may lead to referrals for open positions," Herd said.

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#28

Your Linkedin Job Application - The Real Numbers

A LinkedIn post discusses the challenges of job hunting and recruiting for remote positions.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finnish unemployment services require you to apply to a certain number of places every month or they'll punish you by taking away some of your benefits. This means people are applying even to jobs they're not qualified to

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#29

Sick Of People Who Think Like This. Do You Live Under A Rock?

Social media comment criticizing online job hunting, suggesting in-person applications instead.

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Tabitha
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1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have fun trying to get in the door without an appointment, unless you enjoy being escorted out by security. Times change, people. I’m old enough to remember driving from place to place to ask for an application to fill out while I’m there, or to drop off my resume—-hell, I remember using the yellow pages to call places to see if they’re hiring (and sometimes I called right before they were going to put the want ad in the paper), and that was only around 2004 or 2005—-but those times are long gone. Everything’s remote now, until they actually decide they want to see you in person.

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#32

My First Time Getting One Of These - Was I Too Harsh?

My First Time Getting One Of These - Was I Too Harsh?

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Security Alert! Can be a scammer who wants to copy your voice and face...

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#33

Recruiter Says Linkedin Job Analytics Is Not True

Recruiter Says Linkedin Job Analytics Is Not True

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is the number of people who clicked through on the advert, not the number of people who actually ended up submitting applications for the role. LinkedIn cannot track that, only the company can.

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#34

Small Tip

Small Tip

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These probably aren't great places to work for if they're letting AI select their staff anyway.

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#35

Craziest Rejection Email I’ve Ever Gotten While Job Hunting

Craziest Rejection Email I’ve Ever Gotten While Job Hunting

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#36

My 31 Yr Old Female Friend With 9 Years Of Experience In Her Profession Agrees To Meeting A Recruiter In Person And Receives This

My 31 Yr Old Female Friend With 9 Years Of Experience In Her Profession Agrees To Meeting A Recruiter In Person And Receives This

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The last time someone asked me if I'd feel comfortable meeting inside a van I didn't even get the candy they promised.

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#39

Give It 10 Years And We’ll See Widespread Consequences Of Refusing To Train Entry Level Talent

Give It 10 Years And We’ll See Widespread Consequences Of Refusing To Train Entry Level Talent

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Tabitha
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1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s already been about thirty years since this started happening, and we’ve been seeing the results for the last twenty+ years. Very obvious when it comes to the quality of work, most especially in regards to HR and the corporate suits.

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#40

They’ve Officially Lost Their Minds

They’ve Officially Lost Their Minds

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justagirl
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that is a low amount, correct? sorry i am a child and have 0 experience dealing in wages.

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#41

The Absurdity Of This Really Highlights How Bad Things Have Gotten

The Absurdity Of This Really Highlights How Bad Things Have Gotten

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Corvus
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The guy in the lower-left corner had lost his job, actually, which was a major reason for his breakdown (combined with a divorce).

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#42

Been “Cold-Replying” To Cold-Emails From Recruiters

Been “Cold-Replying” To Cold-Emails From Recruiters

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#43

Dishwashers Need To Write Cover Letters Too Apparently

Dishwashers Need To Write Cover Letters Too Apparently

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Rose the Cook
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Obviously many applicants are international students who are unfamiliar with male/female names in their second language. It is arrogant to complain that applicants failed to recognise the gender of a name. It is highly unlikely that this person would recognise the gender of a name in say, Japanese, Chinese or one of the many Indian languages.

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#44

Seriously Though, Why Do They Reject So Many Entry Level Applicants?

Seriously Though, Why Do They Reject So Many Entry Level Applicants?

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Ron Man
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because what a lot of people see as entry level isn't actually entry level, even when the job says entry level in the description.

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#45

Am I Absurd For Asking This?

Am I Absurd For Asking This?

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"This position is hybrid 3x a week, would require you to relocate to a metro area, and offers $30k less than your current 100% remote position currently pays. So, when can I put you down for an in-person interview, the first of 5?"

#46

This Is The Only Option Left

This Is The Only Option Left

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#47

True Story From Today's Job Search Session

True Story From Today's Job Search Session

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Tabitha
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1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For a job that probably doesn’t exist OR the job is 100% commission and that’s what you MIGHT make if you work your a*s off 24/7365, talk to every living creature on the planet, and go into the office four days a week even though you’re supposed to be WFH. Oh, and you have to pay for training, pay for the equipment, and pay for leads. Aaaaand it’s telemarketing.

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#48

This Is Why You Aren’t Getting The Job

This Is Why You Aren’t Getting The Job

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Carl Roberts
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is a "cultural interview"? Is that when they ask questions that are completely irrelevant to the job.

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#50

I Quit A Terrible Job And My Manager Sent This Out To The Entire Office (More Context In Post, If Needed!)

I Quit A Terrible Job And My Manager Sent This Out To The Entire Office (More Context In Post, If Needed!)

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1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fact that they sent this out tells me that OP left a toxic and horrible job. Good for her.

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#51

Recruiters Who Rely On Ats And Chatgpt To Screen CVS And Then Get Mad When A Candidate Outsmarts Their Automated System

Recruiters Who Rely On Ats And Chatgpt To Screen CVS And Then Get Mad When A Candidate Outsmarts Their Automated System

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Smart idea but unfortunately once it becomes generally known then it is useless.

#52

Unemployed Recruiter Had Only 2 Interviews Out Of 23,000 Applications. I Am Conflicted…

Unemployed Recruiter Had Only 2 Interviews Out Of 23,000 Applications. I Am Conflicted…

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Jrog
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hardly believe the 23000 figure is real, and I hardly believe this guy is sending out an application every 4 minutes.

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#53

Fuck Off

Fuck Off

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Glix Drap
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pyramid scheme? Are they hoping that some people who join will forget and then get billed after 1 year?

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#54

Future Generations Would Wonder How We Survived This Era. (If We Do, Of Course)

Future Generations Would Wonder How We Survived This Era. (If We Do, Of Course)

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was "only" around 150-200 for me, and not those where you just upload your general CV, but all with the CV highlighting skills that are relevant to the specific position, with a cover letter stating my motivation etc. - I was down at my lowest and sinking deeper with every rejection. Upward mobility my áss, every one of those rejections hits harder than the ones before.

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#56

Job Canceled 3 Days Before Start Date

Job Canceled 3 Days Before Start Date

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Maartje
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have seen a number of people get hired and then ghosted or told it was not happening. One quit her job for the position she was ghosted for. What the F is wrong with companies nowadays?

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#57

Unemployed Recruiters Are Finally Facing The Monster They Helped Create

Unemployed Recruiters Are Finally Facing The Monster They Helped Create

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#58

F**k This S**t. That Is All

F**k This S**t. That Is All

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StarCrossedFriday
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m willing to bet the ‘test’ is just them getting people to do work for free. I fell for this way too much when I naively applied for translation jobs.

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#59

Literally The Most Useless Notification In The History Of The Internet

Literally The Most Useless Notification In The History Of The Internet

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#60

10 Years Experience . They'll Never Find Better

10 Years Experience . They'll Never Find Better

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Ron Man
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've heard people say something to the effect that "this place would fall apart without me" so many times, and it's never been true.

#61

What Does “Overqualified” Mean, Anyway?

What Does “Overqualified” Mean, Anyway?

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StarCrossedFriday
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My friend, who hasn’t worked a day in her life and never had to until she left her husband, decided to apply to Primark. Unfortunately she then quit three days later when it became apparent she wouldn’t be a ‘personal shopper’ and instead it was all folding clothes and working in the depot. She was genuine baffled that her designer wardrobe didn’t impress them enough to…start a personal shopper service, I guess? I mean, I love her, but her thinking is fascinating sometimes.

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#63

Zoom, The Company That Specializes In Remote Work Solutions… Doesn’t Allow Remote Work??

Zoom, The Company That Specializes In Remote Work Solutions… Doesn’t Allow Remote Work??

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#64

Intuit Laid Off 1800 People And Called Them ‘Underperformers’

Intuit Laid Off 1800 People And Called Them ‘Underperformers’

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Underperformed in comparison to what? Were the expected standards openly posted? Were performance reviews carried out with improvement goals set?

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#65

I Suppose I Won't Be Applying Then

I Suppose I Won't Be Applying Then

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Corvus
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As I've said before, just have a prepared cover letter template and copy-paste it, changing some details as needed. It barely requires any effort.

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