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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"RNC's Unusual Job Interview Question: Was the 2020 Election Stolen?"

The Republican National Committee is reportedly asking job applicants if they believe the 2020 election was stolen, with the issue serving as a "litmus test" as the 2024 election approaches. This move aligns with Trump's continued pursuit of the stolen election narrative and his influence over the RNC. While some defend the questioning as a way to assess loyalty, others criticize it as an embrace of Trump's election lie, potentially deterring prospective hires.

via The Guardian US|

#2020-election #donald-trump #election-integrity

businesscorporate-hiring-practices2 years ago•7 min saved

"The Bizarre Blue Avatar Personality Test: Olive Garden and McDonald's Job Applicants Speak Out"

Several large corporations, including Olive Garden and McDonald’s, are using a strange blue avatar personality test as part of their hiring process, causing confusion and frustration among job applicants. The test, provided by Paradox.ai, aims to streamline the hiring process and reduce turnover, but many applicants find it bizarre and insulting. Critics argue that these tests add unnecessary hurdles to an already challenging job market, leading to longer hiring processes and exacerbating employee frustration. Despite claims of a staffing shortage, companies continue to implement these tests, leaving many job seekers feeling disenchanted and exhausted.

via Fortune|

#businesscorporate-hiring-practices #employee-frustration #hiring-process

business2 years ago•6 min saved

"The Bizarre Blue Avatar Test: Olive Garden and FedEx's Unusual Job Application Requirement"

Several large corporations, including Olive Garden and FedEx, are using a strange blue avatar personality test from Paradox.ai in their hiring process, leading to confusion and frustration among job applicants. The test, featuring bizarre blue humanoids, aims to assess applicants' personality traits but has been criticized for being time-consuming and off-putting. While the companies claim to suffer from a staffing shortage, the lengthy and unconventional hiring process may be deterring potential employees and contributing to the current labor market challenges.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #employee-frustration #hiring-process

businesstechnology2 years ago•7 min saved

"The Bizarre Blue Avatar Test: Olive Garden and FedEx's Unusual Job Application Process"

Several large corporations, including Olive Garden and FedEx, are using a strange blue avatar personality test as part of their hiring process, causing confusion and frustration among job applicants. The test, provided by Paradox.ai, aims to streamline the hiring process and reduce turnover, but many applicants find it bizarre and insulting. As the job market remains tight, the lengthy and unconventional assessments are adding to the challenges of finding employment, leading to increased frustration and disillusionment among job seekers.

via Fortune|

#businesstechnology #employee-frustration #hiring-process

technology-employment2 years ago•5 min saved

"Optimizing Recruitment: Leveraging AI to Identify Top Job Applicants"

AI-driven hiring platforms are increasingly used by companies to screen job applicants, but concerns are growing that these tools may be inaccurately filtering out highly qualified candidates. Some experts argue that these technologies are not eliminating biases in the hiring process and are instead preventing the best candidates from getting job opportunities. Instances of biased screening and opaque selection criteria have raised concerns about the negative impact of AI recruiting tech on marginalized groups. Calls for industry-wide regulation and the development of tools to identify and address bias in AI hiring systems are being made to ensure fair and equitable hiring practices.

via BBC.com|

#ai-hiring-tools #artificial-intelligence #bias

technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Jobseekers' Clever Tactic: White Font Resumes Outsmart AI Filters"

Job applicants are using a 10-second résumé hack called "white fonting" to bypass AI résumé filters and increase their chances of getting past the initial screening. By copying a list of relevant keywords or the job description itself, pasting it in their résumé, and changing the font color to white, applicants hope that AI bots or digital filters will read the hidden text and surface their résumé for human review. However, employment experts warn that this shortcut is risky and lacks integrity. While some applicant tracking systems may be fooled by white fonting, others may still display the hidden text, and recruiters may view it as dishonest. Instead, experts recommend tailoring the résumé to include relevant experiences and skills and focusing on networking and genuine qualifications.

via The Washington Post|

#ai-resume-filters #applicant-tracking-systems #hiring-process