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Why would anyone apply for a technical job...?

... only to chicken out of the job interview or examination?

All we want to know is what kind of skills they already have so we can get them started in our systems. We have a selection system after all, but it doesn't mean that we're only interested in the very best.

I'm talking about people who fail to attend a scheduled interview or exam. Some people attend the exam, only to leave it blank over the table and walk away without saying anything.

Does this happen in your work environment? Is the shortage of skilled technicians a global problem or something that only affects specific countries or fields?

Is it worse in third world countries like mine (Chile) or do developed countries also face a similar problem?

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago
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    It`s not a shortage of skilled technicians, or of those willing to learn.

    It`s more a growing number of people applying for all and any job, lying on their resumes, hoping and presuming they can wing it when it comes to interview. Then find when it comes to the point they can no longer uphold the facade.

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