This is a really thought-provoking piece. The whole process is so broken, and what's crazy is that both job seekers and employers recognize that fact and bemoan it regularly, but no one seems able to make substantive changes to how it works. Everything is so scattered and without a centralized authority or voice, I'm not sure how change can occur. However, if a few big employers, like tech giants, hospitals, or other major corporations would take steps to streamline their hiring processes and ensure accurate job postings, that could make a difference. Then again, getting a big company to do anything different is like trying to relocate an ocean.
This was fantastic. I had no idea you were job hunting, I'm sorry you're dealing with all of it, and I say that from a place of empathy and commiseration.
I got laid off in February after just 6 weeks on the job. I have applied for over 200 roles in that time and had countless interviews and interview 'projects'. Not only is the process broken, it's brokenness makes it inconsiderate to the point of being inhumane. Ghosting, lack of communication between HR and management, ambiguity in the posting which causes a lack of alignment across what those in the interview process are seeking from the applicant, the list goes on.
This is a really thought-provoking piece. The whole process is so broken, and what's crazy is that both job seekers and employers recognize that fact and bemoan it regularly, but no one seems able to make substantive changes to how it works. Everything is so scattered and without a centralized authority or voice, I'm not sure how change can occur. However, if a few big employers, like tech giants, hospitals, or other major corporations would take steps to streamline their hiring processes and ensure accurate job postings, that could make a difference. Then again, getting a big company to do anything different is like trying to relocate an ocean.
This was fantastic. I had no idea you were job hunting, I'm sorry you're dealing with all of it, and I say that from a place of empathy and commiseration.
I got laid off in February after just 6 weeks on the job. I have applied for over 200 roles in that time and had countless interviews and interview 'projects'. Not only is the process broken, it's brokenness makes it inconsiderate to the point of being inhumane. Ghosting, lack of communication between HR and management, ambiguity in the posting which causes a lack of alignment across what those in the interview process are seeking from the applicant, the list goes on.
All that said, let's get a beer and commiserate!