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Originally posted by ZTAngel
I just think it's rude and it shows the lack of respect a company has for people. I know it's an employer's market right now but I feel that it might one day bite these companies in the butt when the economy turns around.
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On the other side of the coin we need to be cognizant that employers have several caveats and issues to deal with while trying to fill up a job opening:
1) There may be several candidates that are equally qualified for a job and perhaps the new recruit is being evaluated behind the scenes by several people on a management team to determine if the right chemistry is present in this individual to work in the department. The last thing you want to do as a manager is to hire someone that does not have the right chemistry match for your current team. You want someone that is going to compliment your team and help to bring something to the table. Although you are qualified for a position does not necessarily mean that your work ethic, attitude, or desire to excel in the business are there. Some people have no ambition to see the bigger picture or grow as an individual. As an employer this is frustrating and a crucial part of the equation when you are hiring someone.
2) The position may intentionally be left open. I have seen positions remain open for 3 months until a candidate is hired. It is important that you are bringing in the right people who will take ownership of the company and compliment the hiring manager. Bottom line is that if I hire you and you make me look horrible then I look incompetant as a manager to my boss.
3) If you are a high performer then you will be rewarded accordingly. Remember that with hard work/persistence comes merit which in turn becomes success which means wealth.
4) As I remember back to my days as an active brother in Phi Mu Alpha we had many obstacles and hoops to jump in order to get to where we truly refined our established fraternal order. Our biggest challenge on the national level was that too many brothers had issues dealing with the fact that we have always been a social fraternity and not a professional one. This anomaly originated back about 20 years ago during the identity crisis of our brotherhood. We were persistent and saw the bigger picture. We restored our original object of our fraternity, at the national level, as set forth by our founding fathers and made a significant impact on many chapters across the US. This same type of ambition, determination, and persistence is key to managing a top ten FORTUNE 100 company.
5) If you are really interested in a job please don't take it personal if you aren't contacted. Many employers don't have the people to be contacting back people on the clock because of downsizing or hourly wage limits on certain employees. Keep hounding the company until you get a response back. Remember that you're selling yourself and the company isn't looking for a reason to hire another number that comes in the database. The company is looking for that individual that seperates themselves from all other candidates and gives the manager every reason to hire.
6) Best of luck my brothers and sisters of GC. Please don't hesitate to PM me for any assistance in helping to plan your next job strategy or execution. I have received all kinds of great advice, help, and answers through this website for years as an active and would love to return some knowledge back to my fellow greeks.
Fraternally Yours,
Boodleboy322
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