| Topic Name: |
A Great Job Gone, For No Reason |
| Message Name: |
Clerical error |
| Date Posted: |
07/07/2005 |
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Sometimes HR directors arrogate power that is way beyond their mandate. And in some companies, they have a dgree of influence that is hard to fathom. I once worked at a company where the head of HR was a member of the "Senior Executive Team" and was given a voice in all areas of running the company, even though her expertise was limited to paper shuffling and government compliance.
Why not send a detailed account of what happened to both the CEO and the regional head of the department you want to work for. Give dates, etc., be as specific as possible and include reference letters.
Also, ask your university to write a letter, explaining the error, for you to include with your package, or to be sent directly to the two people you want to contact (your school may prefer the latter).
No matter what the result, you'll know you did everything you could -- and you may alert the higher-ups to the fact that someone is making sweeping decisions he/she has no authority to make.
It seems to me, in principle, this is a kind of backdoor discrimination. Only applicants who meet this person's exaggerated (obsessive) standards for "competence" need apply. |
| Message: |
It was nice of Andrea to give you advice. But use the type of company she represents as only one item in your toolbox of job search. Research her "advisory" company thoroughly before you plunk down monry for "advising" services.
In my job search, I really SCOURED the country for a firm to represent ME for a fee. But Headhunters get their money from the hiring company, NOT the recruit. So before you pay money to get a job, be sure there is a guarantee in WRITING that you only pay a fee IF they get a job for you, payable AFTER you get the first paycheck!
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