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HEY, JOHNSON,

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The video uses a relatable scenario (hiring) and a contrarian, provocative take on a common practice (rejecting candidates with gaps) to engage viewers. The direct, conversational tone and clear articulation of a flawed logic likely resonated with a broad audience, encouraging shares and discussion.

Summary

The video discusses a hiring policy where candidates with career gaps are automatically rejected, even if they are highly experienced and performant. The speaker argues this is a "dumbass" policy that prevents companies from hiring the best talent, especially in the current economic climate.

Structure

1Introduction of the hiring dilemma
2Presentation of two candidates with contrasting experience and performance
3The critical question: career gaps
4The flawed hiring decision based on gaps
5Critique of the policy and its negative consequences

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The Dumbass Hiring Policy Causing Companies to Fail

Transcript

HEY, JOHNSON, THE NEW MANAGER YET? Got it down to two candidates. Well, who are they? Well, candidate number one has 12 years experience doing the exact job we're hiring for and they've outperformed their targets the last three years. Good. Uh, candidate number two has two years experience doing this work and they're kind of a middle of the road performer. Okay, but we haven't discussed my most important question. Do either of them have gaps in their resume? Two doesn't, but candidate number one took eight months off in 2021. Well, candidate number two, then done deal. Right, because gaps are inexcusable. Yeah, and no amount of exceeding or winning awards can make up for that. Yes, because what's best for not hiring someone who is good at what they do. It's hiring someone who magically avoided any career gap despite COVID, multiple recessions, a supply chain crisis, AI, the layoff epidemic, and having an actual life. Exactly. And we will never live to regret this decision.

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This is how we envision them acting, but in reality gaps in the 2020s are the norm. Employers are typically very understanding, especially if it’s just one gap and not a pattern. #career #jobsearch #hiring