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REVEALED | Job candidates disclose shocking hiring experiences

Job candidates disclose shocking hiring experiences

Jobseekers around the globe have revealed some of the worst interactions that they have had with prospective employers and recruiters.

In a roundup article compiled by Bored Panda – as was reported by the Daily Mail – job candidates have shed light on some of the worst encounters that they have had in the hiring process, as well as some of the shocking requirements listed on job adverts.

For example, one candidate claimed that they once received a LinkedIn message from a recruiter saying that only candidates currently in work would be considered for the role.

Another jobseeker shared that they were keen to apply for an entry-level role until they saw that being ‘good looking’ was listed as a requirement.

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