Ah, magnificent Dept. of Human Resource Genius, primed to schedule 30 super-qualified applicants for interviews so that they, HR, will all have something to do for the next four weeks, interviewing many candidates with masters degrees who don’t have a chance in hell because someone’s best friend’s cousin & the mediocre offspring of established upper mgmt are really the only three candidates on the list. HR, sitting in the catbird seat, asking the same asinine, vacuous questions (Where do you see yourself in five years? Snake River Prison facility?) This they ask, even of one with 165 IQ and ten years of superior international diplomacy. Because hey, losers, it’s already been decided who is a non-consideration by the Intangible Internal Connection Department on the 13th floor of Everywhere. But please advance quickly the three or four lackluster yet entitled applicants who have the connections to be serious contenders.
True Genius HR
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True and triumphant, but a little dry. perhaps some wine might make this IA a little more palatable?
I would never work for a company that has a Human Resources Department. You people are animals.
It because of my felonies involving animals. But seriously, they looked like oraccoon to me.
Make sure you start the interview by letting anyone within earshot know about your superior IQ and you are sure to get that job that you are clearly above taking!
Already plenty of whine in this one, Aurelius. And stale, left-uncorked-for-decades whine to boot. Back in the 80s people were already complaining about PhDs having to drive cabs in Portland after moving here for the lifestyle.
Bonus points for complaining about a decades-old phenomenon of the interviews-for-show to avoid EEOC issues.
Sorry you didn’t get that job as a Verizon Sales Rep dude. Try using your superior intellect when selecting potential employers/job fit.
You should aim higher, what with the IQ and superior international diplomacy experience. Instead of Safeway, go for Fred Meyer. Union jobs!
How does one get a job in HR? Because I have never seen an HR department (which is responsible for the majority of the companies internal challenges) that actually does anything but direct you to the companies website. It seems like a sweet job.
The HR Dept is not the employees friend. There job is to cover the companies ass and document everything. You know all this but, my husband worked as a supervisor over traders in the Stock Exchange. It is all about seeing the employee as an enemy. Nepotism is important as well. We all know it ,so I guess I’m saying are you shocked?
^^^^ This is 100% correct.
Sounds like someone didn’t get the job.
Have someone read your cover letter. Your third person description, “one with a 165 IQ and ten years of superior international diplomacy” makes you sound like a third-rate villain on Space Ghost.
After reading this, I can’t possibly imagine why someone wouldn’t jump at the chance to work with you.