Current Events > Someone just handed me 7 job applications

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I hire at my job, and this girl just came in and hands me 7 applications. All of them are hers, all 7 are filled out exactly the same. She felt like she would have a better chance if her name was recognized often in the stack of applications I have.

They are all hand written also, it's not like she photocopied 7 and turned them all in.

I don't know if she's completely out of touch with reality or if she just really wants the job and is trying her best to stand out. I can appreciate her creative thinking at least.

How would you take this? Is she being constructive by turning in 7 identical job applications? Or is that a bit wacko?

I'm on the fence.

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wasnt there some rumor that some tech hiring manager was like "whenever i have a stack of resumes i just throw away half of them without looking them because i dont want to hire someone unlucky"

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BreezyExcursion posted...

wasnt there some rumor that some tech hiring manager was like "whenever i have a stack of resumes i just throw away half of them without looking them because i dont want to hire someone unlucky"

I'm not sure I haven't heard this before.

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BreezyExcursion posted...

wasnt there some rumor that some tech hiring manager was like "whenever i have a stack of resumes i just throw away half of them without looking them because i dont want to hire someone unlucky"

LOL

idk I think I'd be too worried about the potential crazy to even interview that one
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BreezyExcursion posted...

wasnt there some rumor that some tech hiring manager was like "whenever i have a stack of resumes i just throw away half of them without looking them because i dont want to hire someone unlucky"

Hiring managers are usually jerks so this sounds about right
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thronedfire2 posted...

idk I think I'd be too worried about the potential crazy to even interview that one

Yeah it seems real strange, right? I never had this happen before, and i've got about 15 years combined experience as a hiring manager.

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Please give her a chance

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Patty_Fleur posted...

Please give her a chance

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gunplagirl posted...

BreezyExcursion posted...

wasnt there some rumor that some tech hiring manager was like "whenever i have a stack of resumes i just throw away half of them without looking them because i dont want to hire someone unlucky"

Hiring managers are usually jerks so this sounds about right

when you start with 20 applications and only 5 are even worth contacting it gets old quick >_>
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smoke_break posted...

Patty_Fleur posted...

Please give her a chance

Might as well. You can ask her why she thought giving you 7 resumes was a good idea.
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thronedfire2 posted...

gunplagirl posted...

BreezyExcursion posted...

wasnt there some rumor that some tech hiring manager was like "whenever i have a stack of resumes i just throw away half of them without looking them because i dont want to hire someone unlucky"

Hiring managers are usually jerks so this sounds about right

when you start with 20 applications and only 5 are even worth contacting it gets old quick >_>

I'm trained in data entry. Like, endlessly filing, and manually entering 10-key for hours on end.

If it's not the type of work for you, get out instead of dragging others down.
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thronedfire2 posted...

when you start with 20 applications and only 5 are even worth contacting it gets old quick >_>

Yeah this is the reality of it, more like 5 for every 30-40 where I work now. It requires specific qualifications for certain jobs, and here someone is that gave me 7 applications and their entire work experience is 3 months as a Sonic car hop. We usually require at least an associates degree to interview, unless past work experience or alternate education applies to the position.

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She spams 7 times, a supposedly lucky number.

Run.

Run so far away.
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MabusIncarnate posted...

How would you take this? Is she being constructive by turning in 7 identical job applications? Or is that a bit wacko?

Yes.
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Id do a interview just cause it piqued my curiosity. At least she wasnt annoying like a guy I knew who would call everyday to check the status of his application until the told him yes or no on if he got a interview. Sure that cost him more jobs than it ever helped hom with

Edit: posted first read the thread after. I see the post now saying she doesnt have thr qualifications. So yeah with that said in the trash with them.
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yeah I was thinking about it and just an interview can't really hurt. maybe she'll be a very dedicated worker
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mooreandrew58 posted...

Id do a interview just cause it piqued my curiosity. At least she wasnt annoying like a guy I knew who would call everyday to check the status of his application until the told him yes or no on if he got a interview. Sure that cost him more jobs than it ever helped hom with

I'll likely call and see if there's something here, it's just not gonna be what she applied for.

The "follow up" people who want to call every single day don't realize how damaging they are being to themselves by annoying a potential employer this persistently.

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Sounds more like desperation than crazy to me. I'd return or throw out 6 of the applications
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I am in need of a better job right now. So I understand where she is coming from. So I would give her a look at her for wanting it so much.

I am not doing this.. but I was going to come in with a laminated price benefit analyses of why a place should hire me. And do magic tricks (lol). Just doing anything to get noticed. There are so many people looking and so few jobs.
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cjsdowg posted...

I am in need of a better job right now. So I understand where she is coming from. So I would give her a look at her for wanting it so much.

I am not doing this.. but I was going to come in with a laminated price benefit analyses of why a place should hire me. And do magic tricks (lol). Just doing anything to get noticed. There are so many people looking and so few jobs.

My brother used to have resumes witha faint logo he designed in thr background. Then again he was trying to become a graphics designer or something so that made sense I guess
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cjsdowg posted...

I am in need of a better job right now. So I understand where she is coming from. So I would give her a look at her for wanting it so much.

I am not doing this.. but I was going to come in with a laminated price benefit analyses of why a place should hire me. And do magic tricks (lol). Just doing anything to get noticed. There are so many people looking and so few jobs.

I have found that a relatable, funny story can work wonders.

It still stands out in my mind, I interviewed a guy and he was 10 minutes late for his interview. I told him generally if you are late, we consider the interview cancelled. He had a glowing personality, someone that just exuded joy, and he pleaded to please, please hear him out.

When it was all said and done, we were both laughing about his story and his pet ferret that was obsessed with stealing and hiding shiny objects, that day, it happened to be his car keys. He even had pics of the random piles of shiny stuff he would find throughout the house, and a pic of his ferret next to his car keys, with the pic date and time stamped for that day.

Something that simple stuck in my mind, over 10 years later and I still remember the interview and hiring the guy. He was a decent employee, didn't make it but 6 months, but he got himself recognized just with his humanity and not trying to baffle me with bullshit and 'corporate terms' like he was trying to sound professional.

I just called this 7 application girl, and her tactic, which I liked, after I asked why she turned in 7 applications was "We can discuss that further during my interview!"

I caved and we are talking tomorrow at 11.

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MabusIncarnate posted...

mooreandrew58 posted...

Id do a interview just cause it piqued my curiosity. At least she wasnt annoying like a guy I knew who would call everyday to check the status of his application until the told him yes or no on if he got a interview. Sure that cost him more jobs than it ever helped hom with

I'll likely call and see if there's something here, it's just not gonna be what she applied for.

The "follow up" people who want to call every single day don't realize how damaging they are being to themselves by annoying a potential employer this persistently.

You wouldn't believe the number of "job hunting advice" articles I've seen that say to do just this.

_Rinku_ posted...

You wouldn't believe the number of "job hunting advice" articles I've seen that say to do just this.

Oh I know it, and it's even worse when they follow the advice of "Act like you are already hired" and someone asks me on the phone "When do I start? Monday is good for me!" and laughs a bit like a jackass. I find that highly irritating.

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It's unique enough that I would at least glance at the top of one of them to see if she has qualifications. Do you work at some pissant service industry joint, or an actual workplace?

I see you've already agreed to an interview. I appreciate her moxie, if nothing else.

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_Rinku_ posted...

MabusIncarnate posted...

mooreandrew58 posted...

Id do a interview just cause it piqued my curiosity. At least she wasnt annoying like a guy I knew who would call everyday to check the status of his application until the told him yes or no on if he got a interview. Sure that cost him more jobs than it ever helped hom with

I'll likely call and see if there's something here, it's just not gonna be what she applied for.

The "follow up" people who want to call every single day don't realize how damaging they are being to themselves by annoying a potential employer this persistently.

You wouldn't believe the number of "job hunting advice" articles I've seen that say to do just this.

Yeah I was told (by family though not a article. Said family had been a horing supervisor before) to call once at most but not right away either.
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mooreandrew58 posted...

Yeah I was told (by family though not a article. Said family had been a horing supervisor before) to call once at most but not right away either.

And that's perfectly fine.

I have had those turn in an application on Friday, I tell them directly we will begin looking through on Monday, we don't hire, interview, or review applications on weekends. Someone would be in contact by Wednesday at the latest, regardless if you will be interviewed or not.

They call Saturday afternoon "Have you had a chance to review my application?"

No, and you clearly can't follow basic instructions and lack listening skills.

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She is quite bold, I respect that. You should give her an interview.
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I did, I posted above I called this girl and we are meeting tomorrow at 11.

I'll report back with how the interview went.

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I'd throw out all 7 applications. shes trying to cheat the system. not fair to those who worked hard on their single application.
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MabusIncarnate posted...

mooreandrew58 posted...

Yeah I was told (by family though not a article. Said family had been a horing supervisor before) to call once at most but not right away either.

And that's perfectly fine.

I have had those turn in an application on Friday, I tell them directly we will begin looking through on Monday, we don't hire, interview, or review applications on weekends. Someone would be in contact by Wednesday at the latest, regardless if you will be interviewed or not.

They call Saturday afternoon "Have you had a chance to review my application?"

No, and you clearly can't follow basic instructions and lack listening skills.

Yeah I cant remember but I think I was told if I hadnt heard anything after a week then it was ok to call and ask.
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I almost wanted to cuss our HR and recruiting team out the other month for hiring a bunch of dumb fucks.

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MabusIncarnate posted...

cjsdowg posted...

I am in need of a better job right now. So I understand where she is coming from. So I would give her a look at her for wanting it so much.

I am not doing this.. but I was going to come in with a laminated price benefit analyses of why a place should hire me. And do magic tricks (lol). Just doing anything to get noticed. There are so many people looking and so few jobs.

I have found that a relatable, funny story can work wonders.

It still stands out in my mind, I interviewed a guy and he was 10 minutes late for his interview. I told him generally if you are late, we consider the interview cancelled. He had a glowing personality, someone that just exuded joy, and he pleaded to please, please hear him out.

When it was all said and done, we were both laughing about his story and his pet ferret that was obsessed with stealing and hiding shiny objects, that day, it happened to be his car keys. He even had pics of the random piles of shiny stuff he would find throughout the house, and a pic of his ferret next to his car keys, with the pic date and time stamped for that day.

Something that simple stuck in my mind, over 10 years later and I still remember the interview and hiring the guy. He was a decent employee, didn't make it but 6 months, but he got himself recognized just with his humanity and not trying to baffle me with bullshit and 'corporate terms' like he was trying to sound professional.

I just called this 7 application girl, and her tactic, which I liked, after I asked why she turned in 7 applications was "We can discuss that further during my interview!"

I caved and we are talking tomorrow at 11.

Clever girl.
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On the opposite end I got pissed at a place I interviwed for. They told me provided my background check came up clean I had the job and they would email me further details. I have zero criminal record btw. Anyways over a month later and ive been in thr place and physically seen that the positions had been filled I finally get a email saying I didnt get the job. Like 3 weeks after the spots being filled.

Mostly pissed me off cause i was told I had the job. I dont like being lied to.
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Might as well interview her, just for the stories you might be able to tell later.
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Interviews are stressful and I can't say I want to do one anytime soon.
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NinjaWarrior455 posted...

Interviews are stressful and I can't say I want to do one anytime soon.

I wanna do one just for the experience. I'd ask dumb shit like "If you had to pick a super power, which one would you pick and why?".

That'd fuck them up if all of their answers were robotic

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Veggeta_MAX posted...

NinjaWarrior455 posted...

Interviews are stressful and I can't say I want to do one anytime soon.

I wanna do one just for the experience. I'd ask dumb shit like "If you had to pick a super power, which one would you pick and why?".

That'd fuck them up if all of their answers were robotic

That actually sounds more entertaining than the time I got interviewed by a guy who was clearly stoned out of his mind.
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Veggeta_MAX posted...

I wanna do one just for the experience. I'd ask dumb shit like "If you had to pick a super power, which one would you pick and why?".

That'd fuck them up if all of their answers were robotic

I was gonna say, usually when an interview starts off real tense and I can tell they are really stressed i'll drop in a random crazy question just to lighten the mood. I asked an interviewee before to name the last 5 meals he ate and explain to me in detail why I should not try two of them. The overall mood is better if you can get some laughter and chill people out a bit. My line of work isn't exactly strict or anything, it's a casual work place. People can't be wound all tight.

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MabusIncarnate posted...

I have found that a relatable, funny story can work wonders...

I am going to try that in my next interview...

I am going to tell the interviewer.

I really need this job. "I have 3 little ones that I have to care about. One is 4,one is 11 and the last one is 13. That is old enough to get an account on Gamefaqs. And I am the only one that they have , their mom just left without turning back. And when I wash their little shells they know that I am there.... Oh I was talking about turtles not kids . I mean I don't have any goats. "

Yeah after reading that , I know it bad. But it takes me forever to write something that long so I am keeping it.
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pojr posted...

I'd throw out all 7 applications. shes trying to cheat the system. not fair to those who worked hard on their single application.

LOL, I'd rather take a chance on someone that has a bit of creativity than a robot that just does everything "the way they are meant to be done".

MabusIncarnate posted...

Veggeta_MAX posted...

I wanna do one just for the experience. I'd ask dumb shit like "If you had to pick a super power, which one would you pick and why?".

That'd fuck them up if all of their answers were robotic

I was gonna say, usually when an interview starts off real tense and I can tell they are really stressed i'll drop in a random crazy question just to lighten the mood. I asked an interviewee before to name the last 5 meals he ate and explain to me in detail why I should not try two of them. The overall mood is better if you can get some laughter and chill people out a bit. My line of work isn't exactly strict or anything, it's a casual work place. People can't be wound all tight.

I spoke to my mom yesterday and actually mentioned this post to see what she thought of such a question in a interview. She told me shes actually been asked before why a manhole cover is round completely out of thr blue in a interview. Guy told her after the interview he did it cause when a applicant like her who had all the qualifications and work history to easily get the job they usually already have all the right answers so he asks them something stupid to see how quick they think on their feet.
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