April 14, 2008
After that magical day when he found both the Knicker Picker and Pimp That Snack websites, Guru didn’t think he would ever need a new URL again.
However, just like when he declared that putting cheese on crumpets wouldn’t work, Guru was wrong.
For now he has found a new website to save as a ‘favourite’. Disciple Gary forwarded him this: http://nothired.com.
Describing themselves as “a group of HR monkeys”, these chimps use the world wide web for what it’s best for: laughing at fools.
A recent posting covered Guru’s favourite topic, interview hell.
It uncovers job applicants offering their interviewer coke, throwing up on the desk and rubbing powder onto their bare feet while answering questions. A normal day at many City firms, perhaps, but an amusing list guaranteed to make most HR professionals feel better about their own recruitment problems.
And there is a classic job refusal letter on the same blog, allegedly from the BBC, although Guru can not certify its legitimacy.
Have you seen any websites worthy of a place on Guru’s favourites list? Post below or email guru@personneltoday.com.
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Comments (3)
Oh, they are GREAT! The BBC letter is the funniest thing I have ever read. And the candidate offering coke is hilarious.
Posted by The Blunter Headhunter | April 14, 2008 3:31 PM
Posted on April 14, 2008 15:31
Mrs Mills knows best!
The following was published in the Sunday Times and is brilliant! not necessarily true (as far as I am concerned) but a real belly laugh) ......
DRESS-CODE CONUNDRUM
Last week, I was astounded to be told by my HR director that I was expected to wear a suit to the office every day, despite the company having a fairly relaxed dress policy, and that I should not wear smart dresses, as the image I projected was “too racy”. She also claimed that some outfits were see-through, when they clearly are not (as confirmed by my husband, who believes I dress conservatively for work). I am slim, in my mid- forties and usually wear sober colours and clothes to work (at a City law firm). I was frankly shocked and outraged at her comments. Having consulted my husband and girlfriends, they think it is just envy on her part.
CFG, west London
People in HR don’t get enough sex. It is the downside of their job. They cannot engage in the usual flirting, risqué banter and provocative filth that get the rest of us through a day in the office. People in HR have to be on their best behaviour all the time, thus they become consumed with raging resentment and suppurating, repressed desires.
You could pay some thrusting young turk of a junior to alleviate her pent-up sexual frustrations, but it’s probably expressly forbidden by the HR policy handbook.
Posted by Pauline Double | April 14, 2008 9:23 PM
Posted on April 14, 2008 21:23
I don't particulaly like the BBC much after the fraud cases.
Down with the BBC!
Boydi x
Posted by Boydi ..(= | June 25, 2008 7:09 PM
Posted on June 25, 2008 19:09