Is The Internet a New Way of Bureaucracy?

Have your ever tried to search for a job on line? I have and I think it is starting to be a bit of a nightmarish thing. I have started to think that this is a new way of bureaucracy and even of age discrimination.

Time ago when I had to search for a job, I did it the traditional way. I mean I bought a newspaper containing job adverts and I would have a look at all  of them. I would take note of the ones I was interested and I would call up or I would go to them, CV in hand. In this way, even when it wasn’t easy, I always found one. 

Later on, the Internet arrived and with it its countless job sites. I have registered in several of them. Everyday I log on to see what´s on offer. Apparently, they seem to have loads of offers that I would be suitable for them. Therefore, I apply filling with all the details requested. I submit it to get a small notice that reads “Thank you. The company has received your application. Good luck!”

Days and weeks go by and I never hear from anyone. Not even to tell me that they have received my CV and application form. It is as if I haven’t done anything. It is heartbreaking.

I have also emailed companies, as I suppose many people do, sending my CV, but I have already started to think that snail mail still works. Whatever letter arrives at their desks, they still have to read it. Right, it may go into the paper bin, but they still have to open the post to read them. Meanwhile, when they receive hundreds of emails everyday, they can delete the ones they aren´t interested straightaway without even having a look. 

Don’t take me wrong. I am not an old-fashioned person who refuses to welcome every modern invention or gadget. Everything that comes up on the market has its good use.

It is a lot better to have bulbs than candles.

A washing machine have saved us a lot of time and effort when it comes to do our washing.

The old-fashioned ink wells and pens were replaced by typewriters.

The Internet is an excellent  way of information, but when it comes to try to get a job is simply useless and, as I say, heartbreaking.

I spend hours on end clicking here and there, opening and closing Windows to sort out… nothing!

I have decided to go out more, CV in hand. I know it won’t be easy, but, at least, I can see their faces and what the place are like. The trouble is that many companies are relying on the on line recruitment so they won’t have loads of people calling on them!