The job post says REMOTE but its not remote

Anonymous

August 16,2022 at 2:33PM UTC

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The job post says REMOTE but its not remote

I'm currently interviewing and I applied to a few positions at different companies that claim the position is remote.However, when I'm interviewing with HR they say it's not remote YET or I have to be in office for 2 days. I don't mind if a position is remote, hybrid or on-site but baiting applicants by saying the position is remote is not right.

Did this happen to anyone else?

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AnonymousAugust 16,2022 at 3:18PM UTC
Of course it's happened to others.
I would have them confirm the actual working situation if/when you get an offer.
AnonymousAugust 16,2022 at 4:20PM UTC
This is happening more regularly as companies return to the office or hybrid working. Some companies advertise remote but require applicants reside in a certain city. I've had a phone interview and didn't move forward as I didn't live in that city. It was supposed to be 100% remote but they still wanted you local as the position could become in person in the future.
AnonymousAugust 16,2022 at 7:16PM UTC
Some companies don't add in the job detail that you have to reside in the city or state the company's located.I wish they would mention that instead of during the interview.
Joanne RosenAugust 16,2022 at 5:03PM UTC
Sadly, it's happening frequently. The whole bait and switch is a red flag. You do NOT want to work there.
My advice, from a career counselor prospective, is to ask the recruiter straight up. Is this 100% remote? Is there a possibility that they are going to decide to move it onsite?
Good luck!
Joanne
AnonymousAugust 16,2022 at 7:13PM UTC
Thank you! I'll definitely be asking those questions because the posts are misleading
AnonymousAugust 16,2022 at 6:10PM UTC
Some sites will only let you post as remote or in-person.
It's frustrating. We have positions that are primarily remote - office time once a month or remote when you aren't traveling, but a lot of job postings make you pick remote, on-site, so I just try to elaborate in the posting itself.
The other piece is that even if it is a remote position, companies may want someone who lives within a certain state (but again, job sites don't always allow for that level of detail). At a small company, the work required to set up an employee in a new state is extensive and expensive.
AnonymousAugust 16,2022 at 7:10PM UTC
Oh, I didn't know that the options on the sites are limited.GI'veood to know.I've seen some jobs at additional details in the description about being in the city or the state like what you said. It's great that some companies try to be clear about the positions.
AnonymousAugust 17,2022 at 2:41AM UTC
This happens often. Sometimes, the language can be misleading as the company is changing as they get more information about working conditions post pandemic. I wouldn’t read too much into it.
AnonymousApril 14,2023 at 2:26PM UTC
I just made it to a final interview where they loved my personality, work experience, and my projects but ended up picking a local candidate even though the listing said "100% remote " . Broke my heart lol, I thought for sure I was a shoe in. They had no negative feedback at all the recruiter said.