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15 Posts For Everyone Who's Had Enough Of The Job Application Process

The job market is in a bad place right now. There aren't a lot of openings out there, especially for those who have gone to school for years to study one particular thing and now can't find any positions available in that area. It's a frustrating time for anyone who's looking for a job, despite companies frequently claiming that young people simply don't want to work anymore (which couldn't be further from the truth).

If you're currently looking for a job, whether you're trying to get away from your current one or you're stuck in the never-ending nightmare of unemployment, the following images will speak to you on a whole new level. These images were shared by people who have had enough of the job application process, and want you to know that you're not alone. From ridiculous interview requests to rude emails from recruiters, these are some examples of the wildest things people have come across during their job searches.

Too Old to Code

Vern Six • 2nd Senior Software Engineer and Project Manager; Fundraising Expert 1w. + Follow I'm stunned! Just had a recruiter inform me that I'm supposedly too old for a software developer role. He had the audacity to say, "your age makes people question why you haven't moved up to CTO or something. I can't pitch you to clients." Can you believe it? A young whippersnapper in their twenties has the nerve to condense my 37 years of experience into such a dismissive statement. I'm 58 and never considered myself old. Guess it's time to consider dyeing the hair, huh? LOL

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Paradox

Where are all the experienced workers? I'm new, but I can get good if you give me the chance to learn from my mistakes.

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What?

.ill cricket 7:31 PM 1% ↓ M Hello, Matthew J... Nov 7, 2023 to me ▾ Please confirm that you have received the interview questionnaire. The test questions are included. It's important to keep in mind that there are no "correct answers." The exam questions were designed to evaluate your skills and provide us with an understanding of how you approach tasks that are significant to your position. Please send your answers back by email within the next 90 minutes. NOTE: This is your only means of interview and your answers to the questionnaire will determine your qualification for the position. Warm regards. Network Engineer........

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Not Happening

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.

Eight-Stage Process

• 30min Hiring Manager Interview (you are here!) • 60min Security/Technical Interview . 45min Team Fit Interview • 45min Engineering Technical Interview .60min Bar Raiser Interview .45min Journey Conversation 15min (optional) Wrap up Call . Candidate Experience Survey

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Recruiter Shames Someone for Asking for an Update

← 2nd + Follow t.... 5d. Edited⚫ → This person made me feel that I owed them a response. Seriously, I don't even know the person. He/she demands that we review the unsolicited resume, audit log, cover letter etc and respond. URGENT Follow-Up on Job Food Safety Positions at S 210, 128 W Ha Vancouver, BC Dear Hiring Manager, ilbox 64, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to kindly request an update on the current status of my application. Thank you for your time and attention. Θ and 6 others Like Comment Repost Send

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I Hope It Doesn't Come to This

Guy Dresses Himself As Delivery Man To Hand-Deliver His CV Disguised As Box Of Donuts ГЭТАМТАР OPIEKIPLIES Most resumes end up in trash. Mine in your belly.

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Employer Never Showed Up for the Interview, then Sent the Second Message

to 1 Hello I and 07:34 I am in our call and ready whenever you are. Hoping to see you soon! Best, Show quoted text to me 07:46 Can you come back please. Thanks

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This One's Really Weird

9:34 181 Hi I this is iMessage Today 8:27 PM from Epic Wings N' Things. I wanted to confirm one more thing. Are you ready to join the flock at Epic Wings N' Things - where every wing has a story, and every team member is part of the epic flavor journey? Do you have nice feet? one of them has a scar on it, but they're cute nonetheless Hi thank you for your response. The team and I (only me) would love you as an addition to the team. One of our company traditions is that on the first week all new employees HAVE to come in barefoot. We do this to gauge how well you fit in. If you catch me staring and taking picture DONT worry that is all part of company tradition. Are you ready to become a Wing Warrior? Ο A iMessage A Cash Delivered

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Every Time

JUST GIVE ME YOUR RESUMÉ AND I'LL AUTO-POPULATE OUR APPLICATION FOR YOU! EVERY JOB SITE AH! I SEE YOUR LAST JOB WAS "RESUME" WITH A START DATE OF "BALTIMORE" AND AN END DATE OF "MICROSOFT WORD." EVERY JOB SITE -SIGH- JUST LET ME DO IT. OF FANS kevincomics.com

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Sigh

Hi Thank you for reaching out. I'd love to learn more about this opportunity. I've attached my resume for your review. Warm regards, Resu... e to me ▾ m... Feb 20 Your experience is aligned with the role, but your resume is not ATS-friendly. Kindly adapt your resume to be ATS- friendly as I need it asap. For creating an ATS friendly resume, please visit https://ats-friendlyresume.com/ For now, precise details about the role and our client are under wraps due to confidentiality protocols. Once we align our schedules, I'll shed more light on this. I'll review my calendar and circle back with potential timelines for our continued discussion. Reg

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Hopefully

Alex Cohen @anothercohen Follow LinkedIn is down and really my only hope is that it stays down forever and dies Linked in An error has occurred We seem to have encountered an error. Try going back to the previous page or see our Help Center for more information. Go to your feed Engin . 3:12 PM 3/6/24 From Earth 63K Views 120 Reposts 26 Quotes 1.2K Likes 23 Bookmarks 27 ↑

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Not Even Close

ARE YA WINNING, SON? M Declined to offer an interview at this time M Position has M Thank you for your unfortunately closed consideration, but M Your application has We wish you the best moving forward been declined We have selected M another candidate M We regret to inform you that M We appreciate your interest

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Unvaxxed Applicants Preferred

9:36 14 indeed.com Recommended: • Sales experience (preferably phone sales). • Travel industry and/or hospitality experience. • Call center experience. • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, growing work environment. • Bachelor's Degree. COVID-19 considerations We specifically encourage unvaccinated applicants to apply for this job. Mask and vaccine mandates are unconstitutional and not required as a term of your employment or within our company. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $42,000.00 $52,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance ⚫ Health insurance • Paid time off Schedule: • Holidays • Monday to Friday • Weekends as needed Experience: Wd Apply now

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Sure, Let Me Just Counter Offer Myself

I noticed that you mentioned an expected salary of for the role you have applied. Unfortunately, the role offers a salary lower than your expectation. Could you please let me know if you are open to negotiating your expected salary? If so, kindly provide your expected gross salary.

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