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My big one is that they need to stop asking why I applied for their company. The real answer is I want a new job, and I blasted out a hundred applications. I didn't choose your company specifically.

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[–] BradleyUffner@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If you want to know why they think they are a good fit, then ask them why they think they are a good fit. Trying to figure out if they are a good fit by asking them a totally different question just seems crazy to me.

[–] DougPiranha42@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Good idea. Next time you apply for a job and get interviewed, send them the list of your approved questions, and clarify that you are not able to understand or willing to answer any questions that are not on your list. It will help make them understand that you are too smart for their stupid recruiters and managers.

[–] BradleyUffner@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I'm not telling you what you can or can't ask. I'm suggesting you be more direct in your questions. There's no need to play games and hope they just happen to answer a question you didn't actually ask.

Also, there's no need to act like an ass.