Why do recruiters feel like it’s OK to have candidates jump through several hoops just to show that they are qualified and that they have the drive and the desire to be a part of their facility I recently went on several interviews for a facility out in New York and I started the whole interview process with them since May I applied for a project manager position but because I don’t have enough experience they decided to go with another candidate wish I understood they later advised that there was another position that I would be more suitable and asked me if I wanted to have an interview with the director I agreed to meet with the Director I had an interview with her and June I agreed to meet with the director I had an interview with her in June then she asked me two weeks later if I was available to meet with her head of the department I said OK no problem now mind you this is the second application that I filled out so now they reached out to me via email and said that I didn’t qualify or I didn’t meet their requirements they then sent me an email to correct the email that they sent and told me that it was set in error then today after them reaching out to me they asked me to send referrals which was last week Friday which I did and now they’re asking me to apply again and when the question of salary came up the recruiter told me she’s not sure if it’s going to be over 50 K … I just want to know why companies in recruiters don’t see the importance of being transparent with their salaries we live in a day and age especially in New York where making 50 K can barely take care of your needs especially if you have a car know if you have rent if you have car insurance student loans credit card debt and basic necessities to survive why do they feel like it’s OK to offer someone with the bachelors let alone a Masters 30- 50 K

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1. AnonymousJuly 21,2022 at 9:24PM UTC

   It's because things are very different than they were a year ago. Employers now enjoy the upper hand and have plenty of candidates to choose from. That means the nonchalant attitudes and lack of professionalism are no big deal. They don't have to manage the hiring process seamlessly. They can come back a thousand times with requests and not care if you grow tired of the process.

   It just is what it is. It sucks for sure.

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2. AnonymousJuly 21,2022 at 9:36PM UTC

   May I recommend using punctuation please? This was very hard to read. :)

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3. AnonymousJuly 21,2022 at 10:22PM UTC

   Then you should of skipped it ?

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4. Kathleen LeCheleJuly 21,2022 at 10:10PM UTC

   It is that particular companies culture. Not to say that many other companies don’t follow in those practices when hiring. However, most Recruiters have no say in the how, but in the who. Even then, the final choice when offering employment is up to Management. Sounds like this company has a lot of maturing to do where hiring practices are concerned.

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5. AnonymousJuly 21,2022 at 10:17PM UTC

   SCENARIO: I am sorry that this was your experience. This is not the norm and if you had to jump through this much hoops understand it has absolutely nothing to do with you. Most likely there could have been some internal conflicts going on with leadership to the point where they cannot even agree on who they hire. There could have been 2 people in leadership that really valued you and wanted to hire you on the spot, 1 or 2 other turds with more influence that vetoed the decision. Sometimes it boils down to ridiculous politics that have nothing to do with you. Try to see the silver lining here. If any company is that indecisive in making a decision about you, are they really worth your time and energy? I wouldnt want to work for those stooges. See them as stooges, try to heal and get empowered to apply to areas that fit what you know you deserve. Not sure your background, but try usajobs.gov they hire all over the US just make sure you match all the critical keywords in the job announcement to your resume and coverletter with plenty of examples to support the linkage to your experience. Follow the exact format to get your package to the next stage. Be aggressive and laser focused in applying to jobs. Don't let this situation, although horrific deter you. 3 weeks from now, you might stumbile upon your dream job and a year from now this will all be a distant memory.

   ECONOMICS: Question, are you willing to move out of NYC to areas that have lower cost of living? If so, I would get out of nyc and move to where the cost of living will give you a better quality of life options. For example, a 65k salary in places like OKC or Atlanta is considered middle class income. I grew up in queens and the moment I went to college, I left and never looked back. My family, growing up, 5 of us grew up in a 1 bedroom apartment. And as me and my sisters left the nest, my mother kept it until she retired and the rental cost before she left, was more money than having a 3 bedroom house in most states in this country.

   Living in NYC, you would have to make over 200k per year to live a middle class lifestyle somewhat comparable to other states. If you still prefer to stay connected to NYC due to other relatives (not immediate family), nothing wrong with living in the outskirts, like in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, etc, you can get a good paying job and live in a townhome or house.

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