Jobs suck. That's why they're called jobs. If they were fun, maybe we'd call them candylands or amusement parks, as in, "Oh honey, today was wonderful. I can't wait to go back to my amusement park on Monday." Such is my wishful thinking.
Worse than working, though, is job hunting. I'm supposed to be doing that today. I'm not. Clearly. Unless writing about job hunting is some cosmic form of job hunting in a parallel universe. I doubt it.
Everyone always uses the old 'cosmic parallel universe' explanation when they say something ridiculous. Frankly, it doesn't really make sense.
It's not hunting for a job that is bothersome. In fact, it is encouraging to know that so many companies are hiring in this economy.
What kills me is how unwilling said companies are to contact people they have not chosen. If you've filled the position, fine. If I'm not qualified, cool. If you don't think someone with my particular name or eye color would be a good fit in your organization, understood and accepted. Just tell me that.
What these companies fail to realize or consider is that it takes a helluva long time to apply online -- especially when the website they're using requires you to attach your resume and then enter all of the information manually.
I'm not asking to be mollycoddled. I don't need someone holding my hand during the application process. I'd prefer to do it myself. But stop hoarding all the jobs. Job hoarders.
Just do me a favor though. Create a computer-generated email once you fill a position. Once applicants apply, you've got their contact details -- usually collated into a spreadsheet format. Send a message. Hold up your end of the bargain.
I'll take care of my side. I'll jump through all your little e-hurdles. I'll manually fill in all your fields even after you have my resume. But meet me halfway. Stop job hoarding.
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