'Low-paying jobs don't require more than 1 interview', argues career coach. Redditors back him
Recruiter and professional career coach
Nick S
recently sparked a spirited conversation across LinkedIn and Reddit, particularly on the popular subreddit LinkedIn Lunatics, after voicing a bold opinion on modern
hiring practices
. In a viral LinkedIn post, Nick S argued that jobs offering salaries under $50,000 per year should not involve complex or drawn-out interview processes. His stance challenged conventional hiring norms, particularly those applied to
entry-level roles
.
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In his widely shared post, Nick S wrote, 'Jobs paying under $50k should have a 1-interview hiring process. Full stop, period.' He criticized the excessive demands placed on candidates for low-paying positions, pointing out that such roles often don't require extensive vetting or elaborate assessments. 'Hiring for entry-level roles doesn't require a Ph.D. in Interviewology,' he added with a touch of sarcasm. 'We don't need the candidate to solve world hunger on the spot to prove they're worth the paycheck.'
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He emphasized the need for hiring expectations to be in sync with the compensation offered. 'If you're paying someone less than $50k, the expectations should align with the role,' he wrote. He went on to question the necessity of excessive hiring steps, such as multiple rounds of interviews, numerous assessment tests, and overly detailed background checks. With a blunt and humorous tone, he quipped, 'Do we really need 3 rounds of interviews, 5 assessment tests, and a reference check from the candidate's middle school gym teacher?' According to him, a single interview should suffice to determine if a person is capable of performing the job and showing up on time. 'It's not rocket science,' he concluded.
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Nick's post quickly gained traction, amassing over 4,000 likes on LinkedIn and sparking lively discussion on LinkedIn Lunatics. Users resonated with his message, especially those familiar with the challenges of applying for entry-level jobs.
One Reddit user commented, 'I don't think this is lunacy; he has a good point. We shouldn't force people to give up multiple days for an entry-level role.' Another user added, 'I could actually get behind this concept. Why do all that for a file clerk? Meet the basic qualifications, do a single-page test and a ten-minute suitability Q&A, and you should be done.'
A third user took a more satirical approach, mocking the overly complicated hiring practices that often dominate low-wage job applications. 'Most LinkedIn lunatics would put them through several interviews, IQ test them, a personality test, demand a cover letter, background check them and their family, credit score them, etc., all of which they excel at—and still not hire them because there's a crease in their shirt.'
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