I would be careful about taking too negative of a view of this:
> Still, stretched-thin HR teams say it’s the only way to handle thousands of applicants.
I sometimes wonder if a better solution is to limit the number of jobs someone can apply to; IE, push job seekers to be more selective and screen openings more carefully.
Alternatively, if there was a way for an employer to prioritize applicants that have sent out less applications, it might also help.
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I also would be weary of people who blame the process. It seems that some people like to find an excuse instead of really reflecting on their situation.
> Still, stretched-thin HR teams say it’s the only way to handle thousands of applicants.
I sometimes wonder if a better solution is to limit the number of jobs someone can apply to; IE, push job seekers to be more selective and screen openings more carefully.
Alternatively, if there was a way for an employer to prioritize applicants that have sent out less applications, it might also help.
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I also would be weary of people who blame the process. It seems that some people like to find an excuse instead of really reflecting on their situation.