'I performed on stage to get my first job' - the firms turning recruitment into competitions
Applicants have to pitch their ideas on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience. But is this exciting or unfair?
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Notable Quotes
"It reminded me of when I used to do competitive sports growing up and the pressure would get heavy."
— Yumi Liberman , Influencer
"This is intimidating, even for a seasoned professional. I ultimately got the job, but even though I won I disliked the process."
— Melissa Alcruz , Executive
"Not everyone can take time, possibly months, to participate in the challenges for the chance to secure one of a limited number of roles."
— Katrina Collier , Academic
Key People
Jamie Kohn is a senior director for talent acquisition at Gartner.
Katrina Collier is an author and speaker focused on recruitment training.
Melissa Alcruz works in marketing and previously held a position at MTV.
Yumi Liberman is a young professional on track to secure a job in marketing at L'Oréal.
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Applicants have to pitch their ideas on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience. But is this exciting or unfair?
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