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		Etheryte on Dec 28, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I automated my job application process The critical distinction here is that the employer pays, not the applicant. This direction works, that's roughly how all job boards work if you squint, but if it was the applicant paying, the incentives would be opposing.

nickff on Dec 28, 2024 [–]

This system still does incentivize the board to accept (or at least not deter) junk or fraudulent applicants.

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