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| The Hoops they make us jump through! |
I understand what this guy is feeling. As a fellow student in college, I have applied to 23 internships since December. I have been denied by two, and have been processed by at least 2 others.
We are applying to so many companies, with the process supposed to show off our skills, talent, personality, and what makes us unique. Through the process of applying, its completely automated, with logins, online forms, and immediate email confirmations. It is not very personal and almost dispectiful in the lack of human contact, for a very real position.
Just the other day, I was applying to this popular paper manufacturer. It had the typical long forms to place my address, phone, work history, education history, and stuff alike it. Then at the bottom, they wanted four (4) references to contact.
I was not going to bother 4 references when I have yet to hear from them. Coming from a smaller school and only a Junior, I think I only have 4 references that would be avialable. I was not going to waste their time if I have yet to know that a human has put eyes on my name, let alone my application.
Reading all of the loops that these candiditas have to jump through is pretty rediculous. I can see how he might be ready to play the extreme route.
