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jeff47

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39. Not a law in most cases.

Sun Jun 16, 2013, 01:14 AM

Jun 2013

The only situation where people pull this to comply with a law is with H-1B visas. I get a whole lot of unsolicited emails advertising software development jobs in locations I've never expressed an interest in working - Dice.com resume doesn't list Indiana, get offer from Indiana.

In those cases, they need to show they tried and failed to find a US candidate to get the H-1B visa.

But much more common is trying to comply with company policy instead. Lots of managers will already have a candidate in mind, but are required to conduct some sort of job search before hiring them.

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Looking For A Job Today AND....... WTF [View all] rsmith6621 Jun 2013 OP

Yep. Brigid Jun 2013 #1

That does seem a bit far-fetched. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2013 #2

That sucks. And makes no sense. Good luck to you. I would be curious to know how many drivers..... Logical Jun 2013 #3

Likely 0% rsmith6621 Jun 2013 #5

I have a CDL. Never used it. Drivers like to say there are people with PhD's driver, but from the Nanjing to Seoul Jun 2013 #41

Excellent point! scarletwoman Jun 2013 #4

Off-topic, but -- xfundy Jun 2013 #6

Plus 100 to that SwissTony Jun 2013 #45

It takes years to learn how to drive B Calm Jun 2013 #49

It automatically eliminates a huge number of applicants and saves the hiring manager's time. Brickbat Jun 2013 #7

yeah, like 99.99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999% nebenaube Jun 2013 #28

There are probably already dozens of applicants with that "degree." reformist2 Jun 2013 #8

Exactly relayerbob Jun 2013 #21

Gotta be saddled with a student loan debt so you obey. n/t dogknob Jun 2013 #9

My guess? Habibi Jun 2013 #10

this^^^ flying rabbit Jun 2013 #14

yup, mayby they have advertise outside but have the person already in mind loli phabay Jun 2013 #15

Yup. pengillian101 Jun 2013 #29

Happened to me too (in my favour). SwissTony Jun 2013 #46

oh i have a job, not looking at the moment to change jobs loli phabay Jun 2013 #58

If thats the case, why list the job Travis_0004 Jun 2013 #55

Common in state government as well. nt raccoon Jun 2013 #61

That's it. Le Taz Hot Jun 2013 #47

My advice... Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2013 #11

Wouldn't someone who had that degree want a different job? treestar Jun 2013 #12

they may want someone who wants to move up, that might be their business strategy. loli phabay Jun 2013 #16

Yeah maybe on the road experience makes you a better Transportation manager treestar Jun 2013 #17

Retired truck driver here. The worst B Calm Jun 2013 #48

Yeah, that could happen too! treestar Jun 2013 #59

I googled "transportation management degree" - all one phrase - and got 100,000 hits. O_O reformist2 Jun 2013 #13

My guess is they have a person in line for the job that just happens doc03 Jun 2013 #18

So true... summer-hazz Jun 2013 #36

WTF is "Transportation Management"? hobbit709 Jun 2013 #19

That's a degree that one of the boss's friends or relatives just happens to doc03 Jun 2013 #20

I was wondering too! Apparently my college offers such program for grad students. alp227 Jun 2013 #34

There is a transportation logistics... CoffeeCat Jun 2013 #38

My local Walmart is looking for Mr.Bill Jun 2013 #22

Even for MANAGEMENT POSITIONS that sounds pretty crazy. nt alp227 Jun 2013 #35

Apply with the railroads in your area. neverforget Jun 2013 #23

Experts are starting to call this "degree inflation" davidn3600 Jun 2013 #24

bullshit... nebenaube Jun 2013 #32

Sometimes these job descriptions are written to give the appearance of objectivity by (1) family AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2013 #25

More likely the idiot employer has no clue what that degree is for, but thinks it sounds cool. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2013 #26

One thing that's really common with "high-tech" postings jeff47 Jun 2013 #27

yeah nebenaube Jun 2013 #33

At one time someone with a BS in Transportation Mgmt would be over qualified rightsideout Jun 2013 #30

Check with DUer Tobin S; elleng Jun 2013 #31

A couple of thoughts. SheilaT Jun 2013 #37

Not a law in most cases. jeff47 Jun 2013 #39

Thank you. SheilaT Jun 2013 #40

I'd still apply wercal Jun 2013 #42

WTF is "transportation manager"? Initech Jun 2013 #43

Go to the local truck stop at lunch and find someone driving one of their trucks and ask. okaawhatever Jun 2013 #44

Similar situation where one needs a BA in education AND a certification to teach in my state no_hypocrisy Jun 2013 #50

I would go ahead and apply anyway.. DCBob Jun 2013 #51

He has no experience at driving. B Calm Jun 2013 #52

ah, yes I see. DCBob Jun 2013 #53

His career could be ruined if B Calm Jun 2013 #54

I've been a truck driver for almost 20 years littlebit Jun 2013 #56

link please nt Dreamer Tatum Jun 2013 #57

omg Liberal_in_LA Jun 2013 #60