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Old 06-26-2013, 10:45 AM
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Some people who have expressed interest in dishwashing jobs and some of the ads I have come across requires you to complete a online application??? I mean someone who has a interest in being a dishwasher probably wouldn't have a computer at home or computer experience so to fill out a online application is beyond nuts.

clerical or customer service I can see but a job that does not require the use of a computer?? Now I can see how someone can turn to illegal ways of making money because for a dishwasher job you should just be able to fax a resume. You definitely didn't see ads like this in 1999.

 
Old 06-26-2013, 10:52 AM
 
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The company wants to collect applications in the most efficient way, and online represents the best way to accomplish that.
 
Old 06-26-2013, 10:52 AM
 
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Well that should put you right at the top of the pile then...
 
Old 06-26-2013, 10:53 AM
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The company wants to collect applications in the most efficient way, and online represents the best way to accomplish that.

But a person who only qualifies for a job like that won't have internet access or knowledge of how to complete a online application.
 
Old 06-26-2013, 10:53 AM
 
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An online application that you can do at the library or at home is probably easier than printing out a resume and finding a place to fax it these days...
 
Old 06-26-2013, 10:54 AM
 
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You didn't see ads like that in 1999 because in 1999 computers were not as prevalent as they are now. Now, anyone can walk into a library, workforce/unemployment office, and file applications online for free. In fact, at an unemployment office, they would get professional assistance in filling it out correctly.
 
Old 06-26-2013, 10:55 AM
 
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But a person who only qualifies for a job like that won't have internet access or knowledge of how to complete a online application.
Most of those people have a library card, don't they? Also, are you assuming the only person who would apply for a dishwashing job is a poor and borderline homeless or something? Maybe they are looking for a teenager who wants to eventually learn chef duties. Or an immigrant who can't speak the language well but is willing to work hard.
 
Old 06-26-2013, 10:56 AM
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You didn't see ads like that in 1999 because in 1999 computers were not as prevalent as they are now. Now, anyone can walk into a library, workforce/unemployment office, and file applications online for free. In fact, at an unemployment office, they would get professional assistance in filling it out correctly.

A person who is desperate for work and is willing to wash dishes would not know how to use a computer.
 
Old 06-26-2013, 10:57 AM
 
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It might help if you read the last sentence of my post.
 
Old 06-26-2013, 10:59 AM
 
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And there are plenty of high school kids, and 20 somethings who will wash dishes. And know how to operate a computer. Better restaurants often start new employees there, before they move on to cook, or waiter. And yes I know a person who did this.
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