Desperate Measures in Job Hunting
As a career coach asked job seekers to share the "most rude" things they did to get a job, the responses were shocking. Some attempts were unorthodox, to say the least.
Unhinged Tactics
Among the job seekers who responded, some shared the following tactics:
- Sent a picture of a T-Rex making a bed instead of a resume, with a note that said they didn’t send their resume because they were bored. If the employer liked the picture, they could meet for a drink to discuss the job.
- Changed the font in their CV to SF Pro, so if the employer read it, it would be "familiar" to them and make them think "this is the one."
- A woman brought a puppet to her boss’s office to ask about a job opening, and spoke through the puppet.
- Won a dance battle to get a transfer.
Redefining Networking
Other competitors have rewritten the rules of romance, transforming dating apps into networking platforms. Some examples include:
- Putting "open to work" on their dating profile.
- Turning a speed dating event into a networking event, asking all the participants if they were looking for talent.
- Ending up with an MD role after a few dates on Raya, and even getting married.
- Pretending to be interested in someone on a date, just to get their resume to their boss because they wanted to work at the same company.
A Warning from a Career Coach
A career coach warned that some of these tactics are not recommended, as they involve empty lies or deceiving the employer. She admitted to using some clever tricks herself, such as sneaking into tech events to get insider information and bring it up in interviews.
The New Generation of Job Seekers
But not all job seekers are out there shaking hands and dancing for recommendations. Some just want the truth. According to a report, 58% of Gen Z workers won’t even apply for a job unless the salary is disclosed. They want to know what they’re getting into before they apply.
Transparency in the Workplace
71% of young workers believe that salary should be discussed openly in the office. It’s a red flag for them if employers don’t publish a salary, and a deal-breaker if they can’t apply without knowing the pay. For Gen Z, if they’re going to take a job, they want to know what it pays first.
