They both kindly agreed to have a chat with us about where these kinds of job postings come from, how organizations can improve their ads, and how job-seekers can navigate the frustrating waters of job searching.
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They want to hire someone with a PhD (someone who has been in school at least 10 years), but pay then so low they would need to live like a struggling undergrad eating cheap ramen all the time… without guarantee they will be able to pay them at all for long
“They can’t understand why people won’t be breaking down doors to work their low-paying, do-everything job,” she explains. “To them, whatever meager salary they’re offering is a lot. They’re not researching enough to realize that it’s not.”
Corporate training, leadership development, and HR consulting specialist, Ashley Herd, agrees, saying that some companies might not understand how expensive life has gotten. “And those that do think that means they can take advantage of people who need income,” she tells Bored Panda.
Some employers' lack of “real life” awareness might make them think they’re in a vacuum, Herd explains. That’s why some of them don’t even question what they’re doing. They might not even think that the absurd requirements on their job postings might be tone-deaf. Luckily, with social media, the absurd realities of job hunting can quickly come to the surface.Herd also says that some recruiters believe workers need to earn the position at their company. “Many employers believe ‘paying your dues’ is necessary – including doing long,hard workfor minimal pay.” The sad thing is that, contrary to what the company believes, it’s not beneficial for them or the employee.
Some employers' lack of “real life” awareness might make them think they’re in a vacuum, Herd explains. That’s why some of them don’t even question what they’re doing. They might not even think that the absurd requirements on their job postings might be tone-deaf. Luckily, with social media, the absurd realities of job hunting can quickly come to the surface.
Herd also says that some recruiters believe workers need to earn the position at their company. “Many employers believe ‘paying your dues’ is necessary – including doing long,hard workfor minimal pay.” The sad thing is that, contrary to what the company believes, it’s not beneficial for them or the employee.
People talk, especially on social media. So it can be easy for a company to quickly lose its reputation with a ridiculous or insulting job posting. Herd recommends recruiters keep social media in mind when posting an ad.“Anything you put in a job posting, ask yourself, ‘If this were to be screenshot and put on social media, would it go viral for the wrong reasons?’ And if you don’t have a sense of what might look so wrong that it goes viral – ask your assistant or family member,” the corporate trainer recommends.
People talk, especially on social media. So it can be easy for a company to quickly lose its reputation with a ridiculous or insulting job posting. Herd recommends recruiters keep social media in mind when posting an ad.
“Anything you put in a job posting, ask yourself, ‘If this were to be screenshot and put on social media, would it go viral for the wrong reasons?’ And if you don’t have a sense of what might look so wrong that it goes viral – ask your assistant or family member,” the corporate trainer recommends.
According to Garrett, recruiters shouldn’t be afraid to look at what their competitors are doing. “If you can’t find anything similar because the role just seems ‘too specialized’ or requires ‘a little of everything,’ then pump the breaks. There are thousands of active job listings to look at for reference and several salary database options. If you can’t find comparable postings, you’re not special – you’re just disorganized,” she points out.
It was just posted for the 4th time on a local job bank
Ashley Herd says that patience is important when you’re looking for a job. One might need to sort through different roles and weed out the good ones. “‘Green flag’ signs of employers include putting pay ranges, even where not legally required, [and] giving an overview of theinterview processand what you can expect in [the] role,” she lists some things job-seekers should look for.
Herd also encourages people to look around at themselves and their families and see what jobs people are working. “Ask your friends where they work and if they like it. Even if you go on social media and make a post and say, ‘If you like your job or boss, where do you work and what do you like about it?’, you’re likely to get some good responses that may lead to referrals for open positions,” the manager trainer says.
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If there’s one thing Herd could tellall employersand recruiters, it is that everything they do has a ripple effect on the lives of their team members. “When you have job postings that are clear and treat people with respect, you can not only make a positive impact on more people than just your employees, but [you can] be a business that clients and customers want to work with. It’s business sense, too,” she concludes.
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