This is Crazy- Especially In Times Like These...

Came across this article on Yahoo Finance, courtesy of CNNMoney that out-of-work job applicants are being told by certain companies and recruiters to not apply.

This is outrageous, especially in trying times like these. One thing I've learned, being both employed and unemployed- the corporate ethos in America has gone to total shit.

Most employed at a company 1.) don't know how they got there 2.) if they're successful- they still don't know how they got there and 3.) are obviously are very lazy- only concerned about short-term metrics, with little to do with fundamentals, i.e. a potentially great candidate that hasn't been as lucky as to stay employed.

Not to look at a candidate because they're unemployed? That's like not dating someone because they're not married...

Or not having sex with a person... because well.. . (Okay- I'll stop now.)

Please....

I mean- think about it- they're looking for a job because they want one, they need one. They're out of work.

Do a simple background check and if they're unemployed due to the economy- it's easily found-out. Everything is verifiable- if you're legit (like me).

Most companies who let people go will attest their former employees were let go to reasons such as "right sizing" and other downsizing monikers.

As for recruiters, well. I will say this- Those who can do- do. Those who can't do- teach. And those who can't teach- either consult or recruit.

It may be harsh- but many recruiters are outright lazy. They're used car salesmen who only want to sell a person a job they have on their proverbial lot.

Many are not interested in making a good candidate fit, most are just into the paycheck, the commission in filling a position- right or wrong.

I've worked with a few recruiters and if you don't fit the mold to what they have in their bag- you're not getting a job through them.

Many lack creativity, drive and a sense of potential. Again, if they had all these things- they'd be working a great job- not finding people for jobs.

Not having a job is just one-more-reason to say "no."

But having worked in sales.... (Which is what recruiting really is...) Until you're selling... You're unemployed.

And turning away candidates is a good way to stay- unemployed.