A troubling trend has emerged in professional recruitment that wastes candidates’ time and undermines trust in the hiring process.
Many qualified professionals are reporting experiences with what we call “dummy positions” – job postings where the outcome is predetermined, but companies go through the motions of external interviews anyway.
Here’s how it typically unfolds: A company posts an attractive position and conducts interviews with external candidates. However, an internal candidate has already been selected.
The external interviews serve merely as a checkbox exercise to validate the internal choice or comply with corporate policies.
Candidates often sense this during interviews, noting the interviewer’s apparent disinterest or lack of meaningful engagement.
This practice is particularly damaging in specialized fields like life sciences, where professionals invest significant time preparing for technical interviews.
It not only wastes candidates’ valuable time but also damages company reputations and creates unnecessary cynicism in the job market.
At Execruit, we believe in transparent recruitment. We verify the authenticity of every position we represent and ensure our candidates are considered fairly.
Our deep industry relationships and thorough pre-screening process mean we only engage candidates for genuine opportunities where they have a real chance of success.
When you work with us, you can trust that your time and expertise are respected at www.execruits.com.
Have you experienced something similar? We would love to see your comments.
