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To apply for jobs just for fun?

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MyHeartyBlueShaker · 13/04/2025 12:32

I’ve noticed a few times where I’ve applied for jobs out of curiosity or just to see what’s out there, not because I’m seriously looking for a change. I know people say you should only apply if you’re genuinely interested but sometimes it’s fun to see what opportunities are out there, even if you’re not actively looking.

Is this a bit weird or do others do it too?

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monkeysox · 13/04/2025 12:37

MyHeartyBlueShaker · 13/04/2025 12:32

I’ve noticed a few times where I’ve applied for jobs out of curiosity or just to see what’s out there, not because I’m seriously looking for a change. I know people say you should only apply if you’re genuinely interested but sometimes it’s fun to see what opportunities are out there, even if you’re not actively looking.

Is this a bit weird or do others do it too?

Recruitment takes time. Stop wasting people's time ffs

JoyousEagle · 13/04/2025 12:37

Do you mean you wouldn’t go through with an interview or accept an offer, it’s literally just doing an application for fun? That seems so odd I feel like that can’t be what you mean.

Or do you mean more like you’re not actively looking to leave, but will send your CV out if something catches your eye, and would accept it if offered?

cakeandteaandcake · 13/04/2025 12:37

Weird thing to do. Do you go to interviews if you get them?

I think you should only apply if you’d go to the interview and consider taking the job. What if you take an interview slot from someone who actually wants the job?

OMGitsnotgood · 13/04/2025 12:35

you do realise that your ‘fun’ costs hiring companies money to process your application? Even more if you progress to interview. By all means apply for a job you’re not sure about - the whole selection process will help you to decide whether it’s the right job for you. But purely ‘for fun’ is out of order.

Hatty65 · 13/04/2025 12:34

I find it odd. Seriously applying for a job is time consuming and quite stressful if you are doing it properly - researching the company, the role, writing an application.

Why waste that amount of time if you've no actual interest in taking the job? It doesn't sound much fun for a hobby!

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