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‘The trash took itself out’: Job seeker stands firm after recruiter demands references before interview

A job interview had yet to take place, but the recruiter was already asking for two references.
By Merzsam Singkee
Jobs Sep 17, 2026

‘Job hunting is a humiliation ritual disguised as opportunity’: Reddit reacts to bizarre application form

Both “Impress me” and “Make me laugh” were mandatory fields requiring one- to two-sentence responses.
By Merzsam Singkee
Jobs Aug 1, 2026

'I'm proud of what I accomplished': Mathematician ends interview after recruiter spends 15 minutes questioning master's degree

A mathematician with six years of professional experience and a 4.0 GPA master's degree hung up on an interviewer who spent 15 minutes questioning the legitimacy of their graduate school. Reddit stood firmly on their side.
By Merzsam Singkee

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