Some of these companies have unrealistic expectations for the qualifications of the candidates they want and the salary is rarely high enough to justify those expectations.

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Me: “Hey this candidate has soft drink experience as requested.”

HM: “Mmmmmm…. I have decided it needs to be experience specifically on Coca Cola products.”

Me: “Ok, this candidate worked on Coke for six years.”

HM: “I think I really need to see someone who worked on gluten-free Diet Mellow Yellow Crystal for a minimum of 14 years for this copywriter role.”

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HM: “Also, this pays 40k for a CD role”

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This is so true! It's like they're searching for unicorns sometimes. Yes, I get the need for exceptional talent. But demanding a long list of qualifications from someone and then paying them peanuts? Makes no sense to me. The earlier these companies realize that attracting great candidates means offering competitive compensation that reflects their skills and experience, the better for them.

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Expecting to find Chanel at TJ Maxx vibes.

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My dog once found a garbage bagel in the bushes near our apartment and every walk she ever went on for the rest of her life she went back to the bagel bush but it never produced another bagel and it’s kind of like that too

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From what I've seen in my limited recent job searching, this is spot on. Companies want the world in terms of skillset and relevant work experience, but don't seem to think they need to pay for it. Bonkers, looks like I'll be staying put for the time being.

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With 400+ (or more) applicants to almost every job within a few hours, they can be picky. I’ve also seen a lot of former coworkers who are accepting lower roles just to get a job and benefits again. We’re talking 15+ years of experience taking roles that ask 3 to 5 years of experience.

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