Not really talking about the current job situation, but do you ever notice how there are no postings for really obscure positions that definitely exist but are never posted anywhere? I feel like David Graeber would have a lot to say
Typically those jobs go to qualified and competent people as well. It’s not a “fair” distribution system by any means, but it mostly works out because, tbqh, work generally isn’t so prohibatively difficult to require rigorous hiring processes.
I didn’t mean that the connected person who was hired is less qualified. I just meant that given self-interest in a capitalist society, people in charge of hiring would prioritize giving jobs to people they know or personally benefit from.
I mean that’s just intrinsic bias, but it just sucks how pervasive it is on top of racism, sexism, classism, ableism, etc.
That on top of all those things keeping someone from fulfilling work, a hiring manager might hire their buddy or someone from a fraternity or one of their relatives.
And good point about the nature of work qualifications. Most jobs don’t require intensive skill, education, or training that can’t be taught on the job. I mean people wouldn’t be able to get away with lying on their resumes otherwise.
people in charge of hiring would prioritize giving jobs to people they know or personally benefit from
also it’s easier to do it that way. saves on advertising, reading applications, interviews, etc
Sounds kinda like affirmative action but for your social circle
Extreme example, but I believe that’s maybe what @Magician@hexbear.net was getting at? Like you could have all of the qualifications, but you’re passed up by default because of who you are