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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.
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- Both “200” and “160” are 2 minutes in microwave math
- When you’re a kid, you don’t realize you’re also watching your mom and dad grow up.
- More dreams have been destroyed by alarm clocks than anything else
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This sounds viable until you consider what the application process will devolve into.
The initial screening process will become even more annoying which will cause more bot applications and in return it will get even more annoying.
We have a massive government mandate that requires that you apply for a large number of jobs in order to qualify for unemployment benefits.
We have job agencies who are incentivised to place candidates, any candidates, with no penalties for incorrect placement.
We have unpaid internships that normalise free work for hire in the most susceptible population, job entrants.
We have automated processes run by HR to weed out unsuitable applicants before the actual employer sees anything.
We have technically unqualified HR departments demanding qualifications for things that don't exist without any controls by the actual employer.
This idea won't address any of this, and I think it will make things worse.
E: spelling
Easy solution. The company is allowed 1 free 30 minute phone call to both verify basic resume details and to schedule a lengthy interview.
Takes care of the bot issue, and a 30 minute phone call is less of a burden on the applicant