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  • Kirca@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Most corporate types start with an online form of some sort, or will be completely online if timezones are a factor.

    With regards to calls, ask your closest professional sounding friend to lie for you would be my go to

    • Dave@lemmy.nzOPM
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      1 year ago

      I have an endless supply of real references so it was more of a hyperthetical question. I’m wondering how prevalent it is though. I’ve never had to lie to get a job.

      • Kirca@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        Yeah I’m lucky in that regard too tbh, and am now in a position to see it from the other side, an applicant was declined which prompted this post, I know a lot of people who aren’t so lucky, especially if you hl can’t use your current employer or have a large gap in your work history you can’t or don’t want to explain