Love them or hate them, interviews are now part and parcel of modern life despite all the studies that have shown they are a waste of time and just promote narcissists. Just like The Kardashians.
Nowadays because their flaws have become so widely known, they’ve become an even bigger pain in the ass. There was a time when you could do up a CV and send it in to different jobs. But that just doesn’t cut it anymore. Now the application form is intrinsic to your future, still hypothetical interview.
Yes you might have guessed it readers (depending on your intelligence level), I’m going to apply for a new position. So, I won’t get fired or whatever, I’m not saying where (see I’m so smart, sort of). This necessitates me filling in the application form. No, a CV is not acceptable – it says so.
The first part is fairly bog standard. Like where you say you have this degree or that one. Whatever comes to mind really. Just buy the diploma for whatever they want over the internet. Why do they even bother?
But then they want you to write essay type answers about how you managed people bla bla bla and other such things. At least my creative writing skills will come in handy. Only 200 words each though so kind of like writing flash fiction except much more boring.
My real problem is after all this effort, you’re not even guaranteed the job! I should know, this has happened me a few times.
Like what a waste of time. Maybe they just like my stories too much.
Till next time readers.
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