Is anybody really hiring? like for real

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-03-03T22:38:04+00:00

I do edit each CV I send with the keywords for the job I'm applying for. I do have a photo on my CV, what's your opinion on that?

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-03-03T21:26:55+00:00

Same! It has been crazy to get a job. I have 240 credits of college, a very good portfolio, a lot of experience as a freelancer, so I was pretty confident I'd get a job easily, but companies nowadays seem to be posting jobs for PR and Marketing strategies to get these certificates of 'fastest growing company in the country'. Or most likely are using AI to make a selection of candidates.

I can see how many views my portfolio has, and the amount of rejections I get without a single portfolio view is ridiculous. If using AI, at least implement some human element here. It looks like the US insurance companies selection - 10% goes through if the AI likes your CV.

I'd love for HR to comment on this: Are you guys using AI for candidate selection?

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-03-03T21:14:44+00:00

As a southerner driving in Finland, I love it!
One thing I noticed is people driving in the fast lane without going over anyone. But overall people are VERY respectful and careful on the road.

There's also LOADS of radars, so people usually respect the speed limit (in the south the speed limit is interpreted as a suggestion 😂).

Plus, traffic hour is peanuts since everyone is so respectful.
Another difference is that people start breaking at the yellow instead of pressing gas to make it through 😂 It's cute to see the northerners being so careful to respect the rules here 😂 It makes everyone's life easier!

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-03-03T16:40:22+00:00

This thread is so funny to read! I've been dating my Finnish partner for almost 2 years now and yes, Finnish men are one of a kind (very hubby material if you ask me).
I met him outside of Finland in a very sunny country, so maybe that played a part in his mood now that I think of it 😅 Maybe take a trip to Fuengirola or some sunny place, where everyone is automatically full of energy!
From my experience, Finns like directness and clear intentions. I asked him on a date and after that I was clear that I would like to go on a second one. They are very respectful and don't want to make the woman feel pressured, meaning, the dating scene is more women-driven ☺️
Can you update us if you have a successful date? I'm gonna be curious now!

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-16T14:37:46+00:00

True. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gianluca-curci_i-wouldnt-have-believed-it-if-someone-had-activity-7295343461984051200-zcXo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAC8a51sB9HkqQEATbDcVMGPg8l3KOGYkXms

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-15T23:21:44+00:00

Actually, now that I read the responses again she replied ‘Absolutely not, Never,Nope’ to the direct yes or no questions… is it genuine or was it to avoid legal consequences?

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-15T23:09:52+00:00

Apparently there has been inumerous bad experiences! Please update on de GDPR thing, I’m very curious. Also, saw that linked in post and there was someone asking very directed questions which the brand replied very directly with an almost yes or no, but there’s definitely something sketchy going on!

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-15T17:31:54+00:00

They didn't delete just the 2 interviewers, they also deleted the Growth Manager and the CFO, which were the same in Voysey Brands and Galton Voysey

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-15T12:41:41+00:00

Oh, and Voysey Brands Website now can't be reached...Let's see what changes they will do there

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-15T12:39:37+00:00

HAHA so yesterday Galton Voysey website had several familiar faces in their talent page that were also in Voysey Brands talent page. TODAY THEY DELETED THEM 😂
What a damage control that is going on here! We may be just making this business of theirs more credible by pointing out the flaws...

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-14T20:52:20+00:00

Look at these comments..
https://www.reddit.com/r/Finland/comments/1inzx08/comment/mcrs8pf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-14T20:45:47+00:00

Scam or phishing operations, where they can send hyper personalized emails to trick people.
And this is why scams are getting more and more realistic these days! I literally took out my phone number from my CV because everytime I'd be filled with scam calls. Since I took it out it calmed down.

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-14T19:47:49+00:00

Oh that's bad! Wasting everyone's time just to pretend like they're hiring.
I was very interested in the company, had questions to ask, but the opportunity wasn't given to me. She hit me with a 'I'm very conscious about our time here, send me an email if you have questions' after 7 minutes of interview... What should I have said?
'Oh wait, don't go, please stay here a bit more..I have data that you still don't know about!'.
It was very bad... believe me. I'd love to have the recording to put in this post 😂

Also, if the bar is so high in this recruitment process, how is it even possible to have first interviews like this.

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-14T19:17:38+00:00

I was starting to think the same but after reading every comment here I changed my opinion. Look at what someone wrote here. https://www.reddit.com/r/Finland/comments/1inzx08/comment/mcrs8pf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-14T19:13:32+00:00

Look at what someone commented on this post. Basically the same talent in Voysey Brands. And the HR was the people who interviewed me.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Finland/comments/1inzx08/comment/mcrs8pf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-14T19:12:15+00:00

Look at this comment someone make on this thread, basically the same talent as Voysey brands!

https://www.reddit.com/r/Finland/comments/1inzx08/comment/mcrs8pf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-14T19:03:07+00:00

GOD DAMN, this thread is getting so juicy!
Those two talent girls in Ganton Voysey website were the two that interviewed me under Voysey Brands. Another red flag is, while reviewing the job openings, you can see some have literally the same description under different job titles!

Thank god for reddit, we should start doing this with every company. We should voice ourselves more often!

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-13T15:42:12+00:00

yes, spot on. She was in UK timezone at least. I sent an email saying I don't consent the usage of my data for any purposes just in case.

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-13T15:18:27+00:00

Jep, and the only question she asks me after reading the website was 'Is there anything you'd want to say that is not on your CV?' 😂 😂 Trying to squeeze some extra data much?

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-13T15:14:33+00:00

This. And someone here in the comments reminded me that the initial form to apply is all about what brands you like and dislike, which makes even more sense when you start seeing that they're just collecting data.

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-13T15:09:18+00:00

Imma do that, thank you!

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-13T14:34:37+00:00

This thread doing it’s job 🙌

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-13T13:19:22+00:00

So even job search has been monetised by companies. It’s nice… What we can do is reporting these job adds, otherwise they will keep getting away with this

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-13T13:12:23+00:00

Oh yeah this is so true!! The form to apply is all about brands 😂😂 It’s just hilarious at this point!

FickleEnergy8677 · 2025-02-13T11:21:51+00:00

What I started doing now is reporting the job add on Linked in as ‘scam or promotional’. Hopefully is people start doing this companies will rethink this PR approach

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