dezignersrepublic wrote:
A friend of mine in recruitment said that the reason why they have the type of questions that Kenny doesnt like is it's a way of reducing the number of applications. That way the lazy people see those types of questions and don't bother filling in the application, and that way employers use that as a first pass filtration system.
Based on my recent experiences I have to agree.
The Job Centre advisors told me that to apply for one position, I'd have to send a CV and covering letter, which I did. A week later, the company sent me an application form. I filled that in and sent it off, then got a letter saying I was now on the database and would be contacted prior to any media advertisements about any new opportunities. No mention was made of the position I originally applied for.
I then missed a call from them and on my voicemail was a message asking that I call back. I did, and was told the same thing that was in the letter and that I may be called in the near future about a position.
Maybe a day later, she called about a vacancy. It sounded good, and she said she'd send some information out. The information arrives and it's the exact same information she gave me over the phone. I then have to call her up
again to arrange an interview...
Perseverence must be 90% of the game. I still didn't get the job, though. Missed a day of heavenly unskilled labour for it too, I'd have been a good £70 better off if I hadn't bothered.
