| Grex > Scruples > #69: New job |
| New job | 
Aug 31 00:53 UTC 1994 |
You feel that a person is very much unqulified for a job, so much so that they ask you for help in applying, do you help them knowing that it will in some way affect your job or do you tell them your feelings knowing that they will take offence at whatever you say? Keep in mind that you have just gotten to be on this persons good side.....
| response 1 of 7: |
Aug 31 12:24 UTC 1994 |
I would offer suggestions on what that person might do, before applying, that would improve his or her chances of getting the job. That is, if I was asked. I'm assuming we are friends and this was an honest request for assistance.
| response 2 of 7: |
Sep 5 08:57 UTC 1994 |
I'd usually do what chelsea would.
| response 3 of 7: |
Sep 8 01:13 UTC 1994 |
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| response 4 of 7: |
Sep 10 19:46 UTC 1994 |
If they get the job and screw it up it will affect your ability to get you job done.
| response 5 of 7: |
Dec 28 02:45 UTC 1995 |
Tell em the truth
| response 6 of 7: |
Dec 31 21:59 UTC 1998 |
When I was in this situation I told my boss that the person was an acquaintance of mine who expressed interest in the job, but that I didn't have any idea of their qualifications, and that didn't want to be a part of the interview process so as not to complicate things between me and this person. They didn't get the job, but it took a while for my boss and co-workers to decide. I did keep my friend posted on the developments and told her quite honestly what they told me. It worked out fine.
| response 7 of 7: |
Jan 3 17:00 UTC 1999 |
I'd say to let him or her apply. Who am I to judge who is qualified or unqualified? I'm not the one doing the hiring.