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I've actually gotten to the point where I just skip applying to jobs when I'm redirected to one of those portals. Fuck 'em. The only exception is when I think

by sverige 10y ago

I've actually gotten to the point where I just skip applying to jobs when I'm redirected to one of those portals. Fuck 'em. The only exception is when I think it's a company I really, really want to work for, and there aren't many of those any more.

flukus 10y ago
And most of those companies tend to not have shitty portals like this.
- sverige 10y ago
  Exactly my theory, especially after having worked for two companies where their process included the shitty portals. I figured out later that they use these portals because turnover is so high their recruiters can't keep up with demand for fresh meat. One of them couldn't even retain their internal recruiters, so they outsourced the entire recruiting and vetting process.
WaxProlix 10y ago
If you really [think that you] want to work somewhere, and this is what I've done in the past, you can just look up their recruiters on linkedin or something and cold call them - most recruiters or HR departments are overjoyed at this kind of personal attention, and can even get you some perks and recognition along the way. Plus you just send a nice email (your cover letter essentially, but not as forced) and attach a resume formatted as you please. Might not be anywhere near 100% overall but when it works it makes for a really lovely experience.
- sverige 10y ago
  Great suggestion. I have gotten jobs through networking, but I've never cold called a recruiter for a specific job.
- cpfohl 10y ago
  My experience is that those recruiters ultimately ask you to apply through their portal.
- truetuna 10y ago
  This! I did exactly this before leaving my previous position. We had a friendly 45min call the next day, just talking about my current situation at the time and he was thrilled I reached out to him directly.
D-Coder 10y ago
And each one wants you to create an account and a password, each with different requirements for # of letters, digits, and special characters. Because, you know, people are always trying to break into these sites to post fake resumes.

by sverige 10y ago

flukus 10y ago

And most of those companies tend to not have shitty portals like this.

sverige 10y ago
Exactly my theory, especially after having worked for two companies where their process included the shitty portals. I figured out later that they use these portals because turnover is so high their recruiters can't keep up with demand for fresh meat. One of them couldn't even retain their internal recruiters, so they outsourced the entire recruiting and vetting process.

WaxProlix 10y ago

If you really [think that you] want to work somewhere, and this is what I've done in the past, you can just look up their recruiters on linkedin or something and cold call them - most recruiters or HR departments are overjoyed at this kind of personal attention, and can even get you some perks and recognition along the way. Plus you just send a nice email (your cover letter essentially, but not as forced) and attach a resume formatted as you please. Might not be anywhere near 100% overall but when it works it makes for a really lovely experience.

sverige 10y ago
Great suggestion. I have gotten jobs through networking, but I've never cold called a recruiter for a specific job.
cpfohl 10y ago
My experience is that those recruiters ultimately ask you to apply through their portal.
truetuna 10y ago
This! I did exactly this before leaving my previous position. We had a friendly 45min call the next day, just talking about my current situation at the time and he was thrilled I reached out to him directly.

D-Coder 10y ago

And each one wants you to create an account and a password, each with different requirements for # of letters, digits, and special characters. Because, you know, people are always trying to break into these sites to post fake resumes.