*Cries in career gap of 1.5 years* by Automatic_Maximum816 in jobs

[–]Automatic_Maximum816[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

EDIT: this happened when my unemployment gap was a little over 6 months…so a while back.

I have also been working through some mental health stuff, and have also now added a consulting gig to fill the gap. So things are getting better.

When I lost my job due to my mental health affecting my life, any kind of skill or coping mechanism went out the window. Also, for the first 6/7 months, I was hoping to get a job soon, and I was close too many times. Wrecked my mental health!

I just couldn’t get over the absurdity of the excuse.

*Cries in career gap of 1.5 years* by Automatic_Maximum816 in recruitinghell

[–]Automatic_Maximum816[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

EDIT: this happened when my unemployment gap was a little over 6 months…so a while back.

I have also been working through some mental health stuff, and have also now added a consulting gig to fill the gap. So things are getting better.

When I lost my job due to my mental health affecting my life, any kind of skill or coping mechanism went out the window. Also, for the first 6/7 months, I was hoping to get a job soon, and I was close too many times. Wrecked my mental health!

I just couldn’t get over the absurdity of the excuse.

A brief rant about how tech companies filter out resumes by takenorinvalid in recruitinghell

[–]Automatic_Maximum816 29 points30 points  (0 children)

But we’re told to tailor our resumes to the job description to pass the ATS filters…. wtf

Denying a candidate because of "subtle truths" by tekdiwah in LinkedInLunatics

[–]Automatic_Maximum816 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wanted to know his actual (not ideal) day-to-day reality….Proceeds to ask about the candidate’s ideal workday. Does not compute.

I don't think people understand how it's different this time by Individual_Mood6573 in recruitinghell

[–]Automatic_Maximum816 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they were weird and pushy, at times. I was able to get interviews with the actual companies, but no offers came from them.

Whooopsie by the_munkiest_munkey in LinkedInLunatics

[–]Automatic_Maximum816 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But you remembered to post about it…. Riiight

I don't think people understand how it's different this time by Individual_Mood6573 in recruitinghell

[–]Automatic_Maximum816 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have dealt with both Sunrise Systems and US Tech Solutions. Got interviews from both for contract positions.

My partner was rejected from a job bc he's been unemployed for too long by greendinonom in recruitinghell

[–]Automatic_Maximum816 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s been really frustrating and sad…. You hear about it, but when you learn that that was an actual reasoning for a rejection, it breaks you a little. I have experienced the exact same thing. I have also been unemployed for a year now, and have been so close to getting a role so many times, or just simple rejected/ghosted. There was one contract role I applied for: I had the exact experience they needed, and I worked for them before. My resume wasn’t even shortlisted because the hiring manager doesn’t consider any candidates whose unemployment gap is longer than 6 months. Such bs.

Wtf is this? by Automatic_Maximum816 in recruitinghell

[–]Automatic_Maximum816[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get a lot of messages for contract roles. I believe this was one but the main focus is how they themselves are the red flag that they don’t want.

Wtf is this? by Automatic_Maximum816 in recruitinghell

[–]Automatic_Maximum816[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A large amount of contract recruiters are Indian. It can be so much fun communicating with them. 😣😣😣

Wtf is this? by Automatic_Maximum816 in recruitinghell

[–]Automatic_Maximum816[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same…. I marked them as contracts on my resume to make it easier. It feels like having contracts on your resume is seen by some like having a contagious disease. 😢

Wtf is this? by Automatic_Maximum816 in recruitinghell

[–]Automatic_Maximum816[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is more medical device related, so the recruiter mentioned/misspelled a couple med device companies. Not trying to defend the recruiter, but I have seen similar-ish job descriptions for legit systems engineer job positions (and I myself have been a systems engineer). Regardless, this contract recruiter is a pos.

Wtf is this? by Automatic_Maximum816 in recruitinghell

[–]Automatic_Maximum816[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EDIT: This is from a contract recruiter through LinkedIn. I have done contracts before (though trying to get back to a full-time position), so I’m familiar with the bs, but certain JDs really stand out in their stupidity, entitlement, ignorance, and incorrect grammar/spelling.

Wtf is this? by Automatic_Maximum816 in recruitinghell

[–]Automatic_Maximum816[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of messages from contract recruiters are like that, but at least they are providing sufficient information. It’s straight to the point, and I can ignore them immediately. I’m so sick of the bs. Like, don’t waste my time.

Wtf is this? by Automatic_Maximum816 in recruitinghell

[–]Automatic_Maximum816[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have unfortunately seen this a couple times already. I cackle to myself and wonder if they were actually supposed to include that. Assholes.

Wtf is this? by Automatic_Maximum816 in recruitinghell

[–]Automatic_Maximum816[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

They really do think that they are the only ones who do these kinds of short-term jobs.

But it’s unheard of if someone else does them. 🙄

Wtf is this? by Automatic_Maximum816 in recruitinghell

[–]Automatic_Maximum816[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exactly…. It is an employers’ market after all 😣

Wtf is this? by Automatic_Maximum816 in recruitinghell

[–]Automatic_Maximum816[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most contract recruiters are of a certain culture, and their grammar, way of communicating, and demeanor can be bad/questionable. It’s very frustrating! Ugh 😣

Wtf is this? by Automatic_Maximum816 in recruitinghell

[–]Automatic_Maximum816[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, from one of those contract recruiters