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Originally posted by LadyPenelope View PostI just completed a stupid video interview - not even with an actual live person, because the candidates aren't worth that, apparently. Nope, questions on a screen and you record your answer.
They asked for feedback afterwards. Fair enough.Comment
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Originally posted by KinooOrKinog View PostI remember way back in the day a recruiter would insist on meeting & interviewing you before they put you forward for a role.
Contract world has been much better for this. For now.Comment
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Originally posted by hairymouse View PostIt just occurred to me that this could be seen as a highly questionable way of filtering applicants as the video aspect makes it clear that this is about looks. It would make it easy to exclude all kinds of protected groups.
It's also the sort of tulipty perm role I'd never have applied for except under the current circumstances.Comment
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Originally posted by KinooOrKinog View Postyes, agree it was a pain. My point was more about how much of what a recruiter does now has changed over the yearsComment
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Originally posted by hairymouse View PostIt just occurred to me that this could be seen as a highly questionable way of filtering applicants as the video aspect makes it clear that this is about looks. It would make it easy to exclude all kinds of protected groups.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by eek View PostFlip side of that is that they would have been excluded anyway just later in the process after hope had built up and money might have been wasted.Comment
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Originally posted by tsmith View PostIf you dont get placed in a role by them first time - chances are you'll never hear from them again.Comment
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Originally posted by PCTNN View PostI don't entirely agree. I think agents are the kind of people that would sell their mother for £1 so if there is a slight chance that they can make some money off of you, they'll call you. Even if you were unsuccessful to an interview, and even if you played them dirty.Comment
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Originally posted by tsmith View PostMaybe 2 strikes and youre off the list. Depends on how niche your skill set is vs demand. Project managers are 10 a penny.
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