...in the Classifieds, for a job that I am qualified for, and the person answering the phone told me he had just placed the ad for feelers, to see what kind of response he would get, but that he really had no openings at this time. To place an ad in the paper for a job you have no opening for, just to see who will reply, is WAY far beyond my comprehension. What do you think?
2006-09-18 06:19:16 · 17 answers · asked by persnickety1022 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Okay...to clarify...
We did not discuss my qualifications at all, nor did we discuss his job needs. I asked about the job, as instructed in the ad, and he said he had placed the ad for feelers only, that he really had no openings. so, it was NOT a matter of "you're not who we're looking for", or the position has been filled.
2006-09-18 06:29:51 · update #1
Sounds like he's wasting his time (and yours) - Maybe the company should place an ad to fill his job. Go for it Persnickety!
2006-09-19 10:45:42 · answer #1 · answered by cat lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That seems pretty lame to me. Why waste everyone's time if they don't even have any openings. I hate looking for a job, it's got to be one of the worst things ever!! I would rather have a root canal than have to go on a job interview!
2006-09-18 13:26:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a complete tool. I agree with your impression 100%, to waste people's time like that is only an indicator of a very poor and frustrating boss. Note I didn't say "leader, " because as I previously said, he's tool.
2006-09-19 07:27:43 · answer #3 · answered by turtle girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be angry and would have given him a piece of my mind for giving me false hope! How rude! What a waste of your time. I'm sorry, hon. Good luck on the job hunt!
2006-09-18 13:22:50 · answer #4 · answered by S&S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably someone starting a business, and they have no clue about what type of salaries to offer, perks expected, etc.
This is sad, but, unfortunately, somewhat common.
2006-09-18 13:23:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is pretty awful. I equate that to placing a personal ad if you aren't available.
2006-09-18 17:11:48 · answer #6 · answered by sexychik1977 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems a bit of a waste of money.
2006-09-18 13:26:08 · answer #7 · answered by malcy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call the newspaper and see if they're violating anything. Thats just wrong!
2006-09-18 13:23:28 · answer #8 · answered by Ron B. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He proubly had nothing better to do.Or maybe he just wanted a good laugh.
2006-09-18 13:22:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was a nice way of saying...you are not who we are looking for. Sorry. They do it all the time here in my office..
2006-09-18 13:24:48 · answer #10 · answered by TropicalSun 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋