TheSpoiler
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For those who don't know what Glassdoor is, let me explain. Interviewees and employees of either in current or past form can throw up reviews of the companies they've encountered.
You can see if a company is outright shit or if they have redeeming qualities, what to look out for in the interviewing process, or whatever other hidden nuggets are tucked away from the eyes of the world, only accessed by those with experience. Think Yelp, but with jobs, kind of.
The downside is that people can post whatever the hell they want, just like Yelp, but anonymously. Falsified information can be countered by the employer, but that rarely happens.
Regardless, I've used it quite a bit, but I feel as if I'm too reliant on it. For example, one of my previous jobs was touted to be one of the best places to work. Gained standing ovations and all that, but once I landed the position, it was all a crock of shit. Another case had an interviewee explain how easy the entry test was, and I ended up sweating it once I took it myself (no, Anon39, it's not basic fucking math).
So, GAF, have you used Glassdoor? Is it abused in your eyes, or is it a fair resource?
You can see if a company is outright shit or if they have redeeming qualities, what to look out for in the interviewing process, or whatever other hidden nuggets are tucked away from the eyes of the world, only accessed by those with experience. Think Yelp, but with jobs, kind of.
The downside is that people can post whatever the hell they want, just like Yelp, but anonymously. Falsified information can be countered by the employer, but that rarely happens.
Regardless, I've used it quite a bit, but I feel as if I'm too reliant on it. For example, one of my previous jobs was touted to be one of the best places to work. Gained standing ovations and all that, but once I landed the position, it was all a crock of shit. Another case had an interviewee explain how easy the entry test was, and I ended up sweating it once I took it myself (no, Anon39, it's not basic fucking math).
So, GAF, have you used Glassdoor? Is it abused in your eyes, or is it a fair resource?
