Quitting a job is hard. I’ve only done it twice in my life, and it’s not as simple as waltzing in and yelling, «I quit!» It’s much harder to leave a toxic workplace than a well functioning one. Nobody tries to guilt you when you’re leaving a well-functioning workplace because they know that one less …
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Inane Job Posting Demands Only 20-30 Year Old Female Applicants Over 5’2
It’s no secret that some jobs discriminate based on age and gender. There’s a reason that restaurants typically have teenage girl hostesses and servers and teenage boy dishwashers and busboys. It’s not because one group is uniquely skilled at one of these jobs but because of industry conventions. There are still incredibly legal ways jobs …
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Insensitive Recruiter Suspects Applicant is Involved in Idaho Murders Because of his Alma Mater
It’s got to be rough going to a school associated with a national tragedy. Alumni of schools like Virginia Tech University and Columbine High School have dealt with a barrage of insensitive comments about their schools for years. Jokes about horrible deeds like murder can be cruel at best and triggering at worst. A tragedy …
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Job Applicant Slams Patronizing Cover Letter Rejection on Twitter
Most of us are no stranger to the wonderful world of rejection when it comes to looking for a new job. However, it is truly baffling how companies seem to find new and even worse ways to serve us this humiliation with every passing day. For the right role, some of us may jump at …
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Update: Company Still Bans Applicants From Reapplying For 12-Months After Failing ‘Personality Test’
When I was applying for jobs, I was a bit skeptical of any company that asked me to take a personality test before the interview. I understand wanting to hire somebody with good vibes, but isn’t that what the multiple rounds of interviews are for? You would think companies might do such a test to …
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Crazy Recruiter Harasses Applicant For Requesting Interview at ‘Noon’
There are so many people in the world who are bad at their jobs, including, but not limited to, the people who hire people. Good recruiters are communicative, professional, prompt, and transparent. They introduce applicants to the position in a way that reflects well on the company as a whole. A good recruitment experience can …
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Scammer Tries To Get Dude To Pay £650 For Training At His ‘New Job’
Certain groups of people are uniquely susceptible to scams. Elderly people constantly get scammed by fake calls, emails, and websites. I remember back when QVC was the biggest thing in the «scamming the elderly» industry, but clearly, it has only grown in the past 20 years. Anyone who isn’t that internet literate is at risk …
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Weird Company Bans Salary Negotiation Because It ‘Benefits People With Privilege’
Salary negotiation is one of the most challenging parts of getting a new job. It can feel tough to assert yourself and fight for what you’re worth, especially when the company is lowballing you. If you can stand your ground for a better salary, it can significantly help your career and your quality of life …
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Clueless Recruiter Rejects Technical Writer With 8 Years of Experience For Being «Too Inexperienced»
Applying for jobs is tough; every entry-level position wants 3-5 years of experience, which makes the distinction of «entry-level» an oxymoron. Most career coaches will tell you to apply for jobs you’re inexperienced in anyways because, usually, the people writing the job ads set the bar higher than they need to in order to draw …
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Rude Recruiter Tries To Schedule Job Interview During Christmastime
If there is one thing workers must be, it’s protective of their time. If you’re not, people will surely take advantage of it. Unfortunately, everybody is on different pages regarding what is normal to ask of someone. Is it normal for somebody to arrive to work an hour early and leave an hour late? Is …
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