Comments on: The targeted job search – part 1 http://www.theinterchangedesk.com/2007/04/03/the-targeted-job-search-part-1/ Career change and Job search advice for the transitioning worker Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:45:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: John Lampard http://www.theinterchangedesk.com/2007/04/03/the-targeted-job-search-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-79 John Lampard Tue, 03 Apr 2007 03:31:54 +0000 http://www.theinterchangedesk.com/2007/04/03/the-targeted-job-search-part-1/#comment-79 Interesting point! Companies are sometime required to advertise jobs for various reasons, because of internal policies, and/or employment laws (particularly if they are some sort of government agency). Sometimes a "preferred candidate" has already been identified and given the role, but still there is a requirement to advertise it, accept applications, and then turn around and say no one who applied was suitable, except an internal candidate who ended up being selected. It's a waste of money and time, especially for those applying in good faith for a job that has already been filled. Interesting point! Companies are sometime required to advertise jobs for various reasons, because of internal policies, and/or employment laws (particularly if they are some sort of government agency).

Sometimes a “preferred candidate” has already been identified and given the role, but still there is a requirement to advertise it, accept applications, and then turn around and say no one who applied was suitable, except an internal candidate who ended up being selected.

It’s a waste of money and time, especially for those applying in good faith for a job that has already been filled.

]]> By: Ginene http://www.theinterchangedesk.com/2007/04/03/the-targeted-job-search-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Ginene Tue, 03 Apr 2007 02:54:51 +0000 http://www.theinterchangedesk.com/2007/04/03/the-targeted-job-search-part-1/#comment-78 Interesting post. I have always found that most jobs hire within then posts the jobs after they hire. I have always wanted a career change but was scared to take that plunge. Interesting post. I have always found that most jobs hire within then posts the jobs after they hire. I have always wanted a career change but was scared to take that plunge.

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