I know the job market is tough right now, and people are desperate for work. Which is probably why I get hundreds of resumes every time we post a new position. The problem is that I don’t want to hire just anyone because who has time to train someone who doesn’t have the knowledge and experience to do the job? Which is why I’ve rejected nearly 200 resumes for this position that’s been open for weeks. Is it wrong that I’m not willing to give someone who really needs a job a chance?

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You have to hire someone who can realistically do the job. That’s fine and expected.

But you can’t just be sitting around, waiting for a unicorn. Realistically, any person you hire will have some ramp-up, as they learn how to best work with their colleagues, clients, and technology.

Employment is a two-way street and you owe your employees more than just paying the minimum and expecting perfection.

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Wow, nearly 200 resumes and not one candidate matched the job description? That’s surprising. Makes me wonder if the role might be asking for too much, or if something in the posting is filtering out solid people.

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No, no one is owed a job and if they're not the right fit they're not the right fit

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agreed

It's not wrong that you're not giving someone who needs a job a chance. BUT 200 seems like a lot of resumes to pass over... are you sure they're being filtered out correctly?

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