User post: Common courtesy. What happened?

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  Posted by Leah Fri Nov 6, 2009 6:28am PST

  I'm sorry, didn't you see the obituary? Common courtesy died a long time ago :(

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  Posted by Stacey D Fri Nov 6, 2009 6:37am PST

  As an HR professional, I find this lack of courtesy horrid. If I interview a person, I make sure to reconnect with them within a week. Unfortunately, I don't have the luxury of doing the same with people that don't get an interview. With the job market/economy today, I will easily receive over 200 applicants for one open position. Some...no...many of these applicants are not even qualified for the position they have applied for (IE. bartender applying for printing press operator) even when I state clearly the experience requirements to be considered for the position.

  I have many friends who are experienced professionals in fields ranging from IT to machine operators that are amongst those who are out of work and I know how hard it has been on them. I wish all of you job seekers the best and hope things turn around soon for everyone.

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  Posted by Tara Fri Nov 6, 2009 6:41am PST

  Right on the mark Leah, it surely has died. So sad.....

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  Posted by Kitten Fri Nov 6, 2009 6:47am PST

  Sadly it's become common place in every walk of life. I am lucky to have a job and I have a boss who wouldn't say "please" or "thank you" if her head was on fire.

  Good luck with your job search.

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  Posted by Zom-B Fri Nov 6, 2009 7:10am PST

  I raped Common Courtesy's family, burned its house down, ran over it twice with my truck, and shot it in the head. That's what happened.

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  Posted by Cynthia Fri Nov 6, 2009 7:44am PST

  I agree, where did common courtesy go. I get weird looks when I say excuse me or thank you. It's like people just don't expect it anymore. The job hunt has really become a no-man's land when you don't hear back from places you applied or even interviewed. It's like you've just fallen off the face of the earth. I hope in these tough times, we can bring common courtesy back to the forefront where it belongs. Great blog!

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  Posted by G Fri Nov 6, 2009 7:47am PST

  People are lazy and are self absorbed.They were never taught by their parents{whom were also lazy}I taught my kids from a very young age and it stuck with them as young adults today. That's it.

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  Posted by Kathy Fri Nov 6, 2009 7:51am PST

  Common courtesy isn't dead, it has just been forgotten. Thank you Michael, for helping us to remember it again. Good post. I hope your job hunt ends soon.

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  Posted by another hockey fan Fri Nov 6, 2009 8:17am PST

  Consider yourself lucky that you didn't go work for them. They are probably all jerks and aholes anyway, but I know what you mean. I think the norm nowadays is kind of like dating, obviously if they are interested they WILL get back to you.

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  Posted by slam Fri Nov 6, 2009 10:00am PST

  It's a crowded field. Interviewers/HR Managers lack common courtesy because they don't have to play nice; they have a lot to choose from right now. I would like a response just once that you received my resume but the job has been filled; we received an overwhelming response to our job posting; anything!

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