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I've asked a lot of agencies about why this happens and this is what I've
found out:
Funding for position didn't come in
Person didn't work out (work quality, couldn't agree on start date, couldn't
agree on pay)
Company re-assesses job needs and looks for other qualifications
After interviewing, determine they need 2 tech writers (one Sr, one Jr)
Person left for other better opportunity
Hired someone internally and just have to post outside for legal reasons
That's my 2 cents.
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From: "Robert Lauriston" <robert -at- lauriston -dot- com>
Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 11:15 AM
To: "TECHWR-L Writing" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com>
Subject: job-hunt weirdness
> I've been noticing an odd phenomenon lately.
>
> I'll apply for a job that's a very close match to my skill set and
> experience. Given the bad economy in general, the slump in the
> software industry in particular, and California's unemployment rate of
> 11.5% and rising, I figure they're getting hundreds of responses, so
> I'm not surprised not to hear back. What does surprise me is that a
> month or so later I'll see them relist the job.
>
> This has happened half a dozen times now. I really can't imagine
> what's going on at these places. Is anyone here on the other side of
> this and able to offer some insight?
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