Former coworker who got let go due to a RIF applied for a position and got the interview with HR….then few weeks later got text to set up panel interview Day after that he noticed the same exact job was reposted (same job number and they were only hiring ONE position). So when he has the interview he brought this up about job being reposted…was told because there was someone else that wanted to apply so they had to repost….wtf How can they do that?? Sounds like whomever they reopened it for is who they want. I’m sure if he didn’t apply in time they wouldn’t have reopened it for him Thoughts? Have you seen this?
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@ch You are referring to those pesky Latvians, right?
Unfortunately, It happens quite a bit. They are looking for something very specific and not getting it. I have noticed an influx of new hires that fit a specific look or cliche stereotype.
Let me guess. The hiring manager is non-American.
@by Seems like they could save a lot of time and just put “must have social security number (and then they enter their friend’s SSN here).” Lol
One indicator that the job is rigged is there is one obscure preferred qualification that only the chosen candidate will have. I recall one where there was a software program mentioned, tried to research it and it was pretty much created by the hiring manager and shared with his friends who he then hired.
Yes, I've seen it.
My guess is the position was earmarked for a specific employee who didn't apply in time, so they reopened it to provide that opportunity.
Unfortunately, this role is probably not an option for your former coworker. Not to say they shouldn't try, but my guess is it's earmarked.