Re:Ask HN: Why is applying for jobs such a pain?
by JSeymourATL on Wednesday June 29, 2016 @10:14AM
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> Why does every HR department re-invent the wheel?
HR must justify its importance and value by making things hard.
It's frequently observed that HR is the bottleneck in the process. If line managers (as they often do with smaller, more nimble companies) took on the actual responsibility for recruiting & hiring-- you would find process much more amenable. Avoid HR, focus your job search efforts on speaking with the senior executive(s) who you can help.
HR must justify its importance and value by making things hard.
It's frequently observed that HR is the bottleneck in the process. If line managers (as they often do with smaller, more nimble companies) took on the actual responsibility for recruiting & hiring-- you would find process much more amenable. Avoid HR, focus your job search efforts on speaking with the senior executive(s) who you can help.