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what are companies thinking?

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Happy Saturday 📰 I'm not usually on LinkedIn on the weekends but I was expecting a message so I opened the app on my phone. This job was in my notifications on a job search I have set up. See any issues with it? It's for an accounting CLERK (no pay was listed but I guarantee it's on the low end since it's for a clerk), yet this company is expecting whoever they hire to not only prepare financial statements (that is NOT something a clerk would do), they're also expected to ensure compliance with organizational financial policies. I'm sorry, what??? And recruiters and hiring managers wonder why they're having a hard time finding qualified candidates 🙄 Recruiters, hiring managers, and whoever else is in charge of hiring: stop trying to combine roles in order to save money. I feel sorry for the candidates who not only apply to this role but are also unfortunate enough to get picked to interview for it. If hired, you'll be doing a higher level job at a...
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sometimes you need to hear it again

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Happy Thursday 📰 If today's calendar quote looks familiar, it should. It was on a different page-a-day calendar that I posted yesterday. Sometimes, you need the message more than once. Job seekers, maybe this is your sign to go after what you're passionate about instead of just a job... #freelancer #FreelanceWork #FreelanceLife #WorkFromHome #RemoteWork #CatSitting #CatSitter #JobHuntingChronicles
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follow your passion

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Happy Wednesday 📰 "Follow what you are genuinely passionate about and let that guide you to your destination." If you're looking for a job right now, this advice is worth trying. What have you got to lose by going after what you're passionate about? True, it might not work out. But...it might lead you to your dream job. The real question is, do you have the guts to try? #freelancer #FreelanceWork #FreelanceLife #WorkFromHome #RemoteWork #CatSitting #CatSitter #JobHuntingChronicles
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don't fall for scams

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Today's job search PSA 📰 If you're looking for a job right now, you've probably been on the receiving end of an unsolicited email like this one. Always check who the email is actually from before doing anything else. You're welcome. #freelancer #FreelanceWork #FreelanceLife #RemoteWork #JobHuntingChronicles
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please don't no-show to a call/meeting

Happy Tuesday 📰 I know one bad experience shouldn't speak for an entire population, but this morning I had yet another recruiter miss our scheduled Teams call 💻 • No text 📲 to tell me something came up • No email 📨 to say they needed to reschedule • No phone call ☎️ to apologize Just silence 😶 while I waited... And people wonder why cat 🐈 sitting is my favorite job 🤔 If you're a recruiter or hiring manager and have scheduled 📅 a call or meeting with a candidate, please have the decency to cancel 🚫 it if you're not going to show up. The world 🌍 can be a pretty small place and while I usually don't publicly shame anyone, you can bet your salary💲that I'll mention you by name to friends, family, and colleagues looking for a job. It only takes a few seconds 🧭 to send a quick text 📲 or email 📨 but it can save your reputation forever. #freelancer #FreelanceWork #FreelanceLife #WorkFromHome #RemoteWork #CatSitting #CatSitter #JobHuntingChronicle...
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an understanding client is the best

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#MerryMonday  📰 I love getting texts like this 🥰. She's a new client but I can tell she's going to be a pleasure to work with. For those looking for a job, remember it's ok to think outside the box 📦 #freelancer #FreelanceWork #FreelanceLife #WorkFromHome #RemoteWork #CatSitting #CatSitter #JobHuntingChronicles
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follow your dreams

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Happy Friday ✨️ If you're looking for a job (or even if you aren't), maybe it's time to go after your dreams. It's ok to change careers, do something totally different. Is there something you truly love doing that could bring in some money? If so, this is your sign to explore it. Have a great weekend! #freelancer #FreelanceWork #FreelanceLife #WorkFromHome #RemoteWork #CatSitting #CatSitter #JobHuntingChronicles
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