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15 Posts Showcasing The Horrors Of Job Searching

The hiring process, for whatever reason, is a huge pain these days. Even though every employer claims they are short-staffed, and that no one wants to work, they make it unbelievably difficult to apply, get hired and stay on with the company. Anyone who is out job or career searching right now has felt and is feeling the pains of low pay offers, crazy expectations, and just outlandish atmospheres. It doesn't make much sense, and it all doesn't add up, but with the strange way the world is, it's hard to be surprised about it.

Those who have found a great job are very lucky, because some of the posts on Reddit's /r/recruitingh*ll are unbearable and unimaginable. Strange listings, entry-level postings requiring years of experience, unusual (and probably not allowed) questions and much more all make up just some of what is out there, and what anyone searching for a job has to deal with. Here are just 15 of the horrors people have to face while searching for a job.

Ugh

Whew! Done with the technical questions ... We'd like to get to know you a bit better. Not your resume or work experience - you! On the next page, you will be asked to upload a short video (maximum 2 minutes). Please record yourself introducing yourself and telling us how you like to spend your weekends. Ready? Let's go!

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The Fridge?

Resume & Photo Attach Your Resume Choose File No file chosen Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB. Photo of the inside of your fridge Choose File No file chosen Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, Max. file size: 10 MB.

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Didn't Even Try

N Dear noreply@on-running.com To You Yesterday Thanks for applying for our Retail Data Analyst role, we really appreciate your interest in On. We enjoyed reviewing your resume, however, at this time we are moving forward with other candidates who have more experience in (insert key skills we need but the candidate lacks) and whose background and skills more closely align with the needs of the position for this year. Please don't let this stop you from applying for other roles at On in future - we're growing fast and have new positions opening every week (if not every day). Keep an eye on our career page and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on new opportunities. Best wishes,

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Sorry, What?

< entrepreneur.com |||| Entrepreneur PREPARE TO SUCCEED Stop Expecting to Get Paid for Your Time How much is your time worth? An "I don't work for free" mindset could actually be doing you more harm than good.

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Harsh

My manager is totally unhinged. They just divided a stack of resumes into two, threw one pile away and said "we can't work with unlucky people" Repost > MrBrotein 7-10 2411K -1405 4K 61.1K

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Real

Drebae @Drebae Jobs will call you back a MONTH after you applied... like I already lost everything 3:58 PM - Aug 9, 2023 3.4M Views . 9,395 Reposts 1,001 Quotes 91.6K Likes 1,746 Bookmarks

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Sigh

President at Boutique Recruiting... 3h. Edited + Follow When interviewing candidates, be cautious of those who seem too eager for the job. While initial excitement can be a good sign, it's important to remember that the right fit is someone you grow to like over time. The strongest players are often the ones who come across as normal as possible personality wise - during the interview process, without appearing too desperate or attached to the job. Keep this in mind when making hiring decisions. #jobinterviews #hiringtips

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Entry Level…

YOU NEED 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE bug.i County IT'S AN ENTRY LEVEL JOB BUT YOU HAVE NO EXPERIENCE ENTRY LEVEL MEANS O EXPERIENCE YOU NEED 2 YEARS TO ENTER THE JOB imgflip.com

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Yes

Additional Questions Have you completed the following level of education: Bachelor's Degree? * ● Yes O No What year did you graduate? Yes *

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Classic

Software Engineer to to to po to to to to to Recruiter 2566 to to to to to to to Your background looks perfect for this open role at our company. When can you do a 10 hour take home test and 6 rounds of interviews to see if it's a good fit?

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Um Okay Then

• Internet may not be used for non-work related purposes during work hours; including media streaming, ripping, gaming, or other web usage by other members of household that may negatively impact your networks performance

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A Bit Personal

new level of job application h. I just dropped How do you feel life has worked out for you so far? Please record a short, roughly 2-5 minute video response, and paste the link here. We recommend using loom.com for this (it's free), or you can use any tool you prefer. *

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Next Level

5. Personal Budget Each candidate at Dave's company sends in their personal budget during the interview process to ensure they can support their family on what we're paying for that position. You don't want to hurt someone's family by allowing them to take a position they can't afford. Besides, broke and desperate people do not make good team members. 6. Spousal Interview One of the last steps you should take before a hire is an interview with the candidate and his/her spouse. The spouse will tell you pretty quickly whether the position will really work for the family.

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Like Come On

Do you already reside in or are already relocating to stated work location? OYes No Enter Additional Comments Here It says remote

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What Kinda Question Is This?

Preliminary questions If I were attending a party, I would be found: Chatting up the dog Chatting up the dog Cleaning up after everyone Nowhere, I don't go to parties On the dance floor y Polic Circling the room, meeting as many people as possible By checking this box, you will declare that you read and unde Back powered by SmartRecruiters

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