BREAKING: Hiring Manager With 'Super Urgent Position To Fill' Has No Time For Interviews
Fernanda ?? Carcamo
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BRUSSELS—In a revolutionary approach defying conventional recruitment norms, Steven Rushmore, a local hiring manager, recently announced his schedule is too crammed for the outdated and time-consuming process of job interviews, despite needing to fill a position he's described as "extremely urgent."
"I've got back-to-back meetings, a pile of reports to read or ignore, and an inbox full of emails I'll never read," Rushmore stated, while simultaneously scrolling through his social media feed. "Time? For interviews? What is this, a leisure cruise?", he said as he chuckled in disbelief.
The position, which has been open since the dawn of digital age, requires a unique blend of skills, experience, and telepathic abilities, given that the new hire will receive no training, orientation, or even a friendly nod in the hallway. "We're looking for a self-starter who can hit the ground running, today if possible," Rushmore explained, checking his watch for the fifteenth time in three minutes.
Instead of interviews, candidates are being asked to submit a 15-page essay on why they deserve the job, along with a detailed plan on how they'll single-handedly save the company in the first week. "It's a great opportunity for them to show initiative," Rushmore noted, as he declined another meeting request from HR.
Candidates still interested in the role are advised to invest in a good printer for their essays and perhaps also learn the ancient art of fortune-telling. "It's all about being proactive and intuitive," Rushmore advised, before excusing himself to attend a seminar on time management.
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1 年Fernanda, Absolutely, the life of a hiring manager is indeed a masterclass in multitasking! Balancing core responsibilities with the demanding task of finding the right candidates can be overwhelming, but a dash of humor certainly makes it more bearable. ?? Your article sounds like a delightful read for anyone who's juggled these challenges. And yes, many of us can relate to the feeling of hiring processes consuming more time than anticipated. It's a tough, yet crucial task. Kudos to all the hiring maestros out there! ????♀???
CIO at DPD BeLux
1 年Hiring (unless you're lucky with your first candidate) is indeed, above everything else Then, the Onboarding ?? My recent new joiner joined within 2 weeks. My Agenda wasn't ready for that ?? But you MUST find time for both, to help your recruiter, and to ensure you fill that position swiftly, to GAIN time after (or your team)