Job candidate says company created a role just for her -- and ended up giving it to an internal candidate

‘I got rejected again’: Job candidate says company created a role just for her — only to offer it to an internal employee

'I've been rejected even when I matched the job description 95%. It seems like companies just post jobs for formality.'

On Mar 19, 2023 by Melody Heald

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‘I had a boss do this to me’: Labor lawyer shares how toxic bosses trick you into resigning

'Nothing can stop your employer from breaking the law.'

On Mar 13, 2023 by Melody Heald

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person with caption 'I was just sent a JD from a recruiter and they accidentally left the notes from calls with other candidates on there. There are six people on there and some of the notes are super judgmental and irrelevant to the role. I have found everyone on LinkedIn, do I message them and tell them or stay out of it?' (l) job recruiter taking notes (c) person with caption 'I was just sent a JD from a recruiter and they accidentally left the notes from calls with other candidates on there. There are six people on there and some of the notes are super judgmental and irrelevant to the role. I have found everyone on LinkedIn, do I message them and tell them or stay out of it?' (r)

‘Some of the notes are super judgmental’: Woman says recruiter accidentally sent her a job description with notes about other candidates

'The candidates deserve to know.'

On Mar 12, 2023 by Phil West

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HR professional speaking with caption 'if you talk with a company that says they have unlimited PTO' (l) HR professional speaking with caption 'in an interview I would recommend that you ask how the HR department' (c) HR professional speaking with caption 'whatever to ensure that their teams are taking time off throughout the year' (r)

‘Accrued PTO > unlimited’: HR professional shares why unlimited PTO could be bad

'I refuse to go for a job that has unlimited PTO.'

On Mar 2, 2023 by Brooke Park

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worker speaking outside with caption 'so someone reported me tp HR today for being too mean to myself' (l) worker speaking outside with caption 'um and now I have to go to a meeting' (c) worker speaking outside with caption 'where I assume I'll have to apologize to myself' (r)

‘Now I have to go to a meeting where I assume I’ll have to apologize to myself’: Someone reported worker to HR for being mean to herself

'I would rather be fired than apologize to myself.'

On Mar 2, 2023 by Angela Littlefield

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email on iPhone 'I informed you several weeks ago that I had a family emergency and that I would be in Toronto from June 28th-July12th. I apologize for any inconvenience but my priorities are to be with m family. My understanding of the protocol for leave for part-time employees was not to send a formal request but to inform management of the days I cannot work, something I did in advance. ...' (l) woman angry at phone(c) email on iPhone 'Dear Samantha, I'm sorry about your grandfather's passing away. I understand your frustration and desire to attend to family matters...' (r)

“Sending the ‘termination’ email from her personal email as if it would cover her tracks is so sketchy”: Worker catches boss trying to terminate her without approval from higher-ups

'THEY HATE WHEN WE KNOW OUR RIGHTS.'

On Jan 26, 2023 by Cecilia Lenzen

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HR worker speaking with caption 'THINGS I WILL NEVER DO AFTER BEING IN HR FOR 10 YEARS' '1.BEING TOO PERSONAL' 'sharing too much does not do you any good at any point in your career' (l) HR worker speaking with caption 'THINGS I WILL NEVER DO AFTER BEING IN HR FOR 10 YEARS' '2.BE HUMBLE' 'never catch me being humble again' (c) HR worker speaking with caption 'THINGS I WILL NEVER DO AFTER BEING IN HR FOR 10 YEARS' '3.STICK AROUND TOO LONG AT COMPANY EVENTS' 'holiday parties for longer than an hour and 1/2' (r)

‘Never catch me being humble again’: HR worker shares 3 things you should never do in the workplace

'I learned the hard way.'

On Jan 22, 2023 by Braden Bjella

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woman cleaning spill on skirt (l) woman cleaning spill on skirt with caption ''you're gonna have to take it off'' (c) woman cleaning spill on skirt with caption '*Awkward laughs*' (r)

‘Only day 2 on the job smh’: Worker records manager telling her she’s ‘going to have to’ take skirt off after she spills on it

'Lawsuit tbh.'

On Jan 5, 2023 by Cecilia Lenzen

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‘Don’t be surprised if you show up to the meeting, HR is present, and they terminate you’: TikToker shares sign you are about to be terminated ‘out of the blue’

'Yet we are expected to leave a 2 week notice.'

On Dec 28, 2022 by Melody Heald

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‘Don’t curse in content’: HR professional shares PSA on how not to get fired for your TikTok videos

'Don't add co-workers as friends.'

On Nov 28, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

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man speaking caption 'If you ever get put on a PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN' (l) Man speaking caption 'DO NOT PUT ANY MORE EFFORT INTO YOUR JOB' (c) man speaking caption ' PIP = quiet firing' (r)

‘Performance Improvement Plan is pretty much them quiet firing you’: Recruiter says to look for a new job ASAP if placed on PIP

'It’s a form of bullying.'

On Nov 5, 2022 by Jack Alban

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woman in business suit at table with hand on chest caption 'When you tell HR your manager is bullying you, promises to help and as soon as you turn your back they tell your manager everything you just told them in private' (l) woman in business suit at table with hand on chest laughing caption 'When you tell HR your manager is bullying you, promises to help and as soon as you turn your back they tell your manager everything you just told them in private' (c) woman in business suit at table with phone in hand caption 'When you tell HR your manager is bullying you, promises to help and as soon as you turn your back they tell your manager everything you just told them in private' (r)

‘My manager would always tell us about who would call HR and what they would say… weeks later those individuals would get fired’: Worker claims HR shared her concerns with her manager

'As soon as you turn your back, they tell your manager everything you just told them in private.'

On Nov 4, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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man speaking (l) man hands holding phone with LinkedIn on screen (c) man greenscreen TikTok pointing to comment 'I NEVER expect a 'thank you' note/email post interview. And if I do receive one, I do not factor that into my scorecard or feedback on the candidate. Because its not relevant to their qualifications'

‘Completely unnecessary and almost never genuine’: HR consultant says sending ‘thank you’ notes after interviewing is ‘one of the stupidest elements of recruiting’

'The 1980s called and wants its recruiting mindset back.'

On Oct 30, 2022 by Dan Latu

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Woman at work walking and speaking caption 'Guys it happened again I'm getting sent home for my outfit' (l) woman posing in dress at work caption 'This time the HR girl approached me. I'm about to ask her' (c) woman speaking at work caption 'I'm sorry you still can't wear that it's way too revealing and distracting' (r)

‘Does HR’s husband work there?’: Woman claims she was sent home for wearing ‘revealing clothes’ at work, sparking debate

'HR outing herself because she's the one getting distracted.'

On Oct 30, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘Not even the HR manager who organized it came in’: Worker says company invited her to an in-office event for the ‘culture.’ She’s the only one who showed up

'First mistake was having work drinks on a Friday.'

On Oct 14, 2022 by Melody Heald

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