After breakfast, everyday, she throws the want ads right my way…
Oh I am so frustrated with how the hiring process for jobs goes these days. Whatever happened to seeing a sign in the window, going inside, asking for an application and then filling it out. After which you would return the application and then make follow up calls each week until they either hired you or informed you that the position had been filled? The other excellent way was to read the help wanted in the paper which used to be 4-6 pages long (now it is 1 maybe 2 pages) call the number in the paper to see if they were still hiring, get the address, go in and follow the above process. Either way you were able to have verbal communication that you were or were not right for the position.
Now a days you search for job openings on 25 different job boards online. Apply to 50-100 half of which say “NO PHONE CALLS ABOUT THIS JOB” in a threatening manner and then wait for weeks in silence. When you do find contact information to try and follow up if you accidentally call one of the aforementioned job listing that say, NO PHONE CALLS.” then they are very cranky with you on the phone. They should at least have the courtesy to let you know the postion has been filled. I mean how hard is it to hit reply to all and compose ONE SINGLE E-MAIL stating, “Thank you for taking the time to apply for ___ position. We reviewed all of our applicants and you are not a fit for our company at this time. Good luck in your future endeavors…” Oi. There are the occasional few (I think Brandon has gotten like two) that do send an e-mail letting applicants know that position has been filled. It is wonderful when they do, inconsiderate when they don’t. If anybody has any job leads for Brandon let us know. We are hoping for $15 an hour, great benefits, and Sat/Sun off. Sigh.