Here\u2019s a headscratcher from an ad I read today, Sept. 10:<\/p>\n
On September 30, 2009, ABC Company will be upgrading the technology we use to receive job applications. Due to the upgrade, you will be asked to reapply to any jobs you have bid on. Any job applications, resumes, and\/or cover letters that are submitted to ABC Company prior to September 30th, will not be converted to the new system.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
They are advertising for a sales position\u2026today.\u00a0 So my assumption is that if I am a candidate, I can apply today and hope they are so overwhelmed they contact me immediately.\u00a0 Right?\u00a0 Otherwise, I will need to reapply in a few weeks.<\/p>\n
If they are going to Taleo their entire process is whacked.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Here\u2019s a headscratcher from an ad I read today, Sept. 10: On September 30, 2009, ABC Company will be upgrading the technology we use to receive job applications. Due to the upgrade, you will be asked to reapply to any jobs you have bid on. Any job applications, resumes, and\/or cover letters that are submitted to ABC Company prior to September 30th, will not be converted to the new system. 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