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Best way to respond to ridiculous pre-interview requests for a low-level admin role?

So I'm looking for a part time role while I finish my studies – I'm not looking for anything major as I'm working on a career change following qualification, and I have nearly a decade of office experience (sales/admin/account management) so this ain't exactly outside my wheelhouse. Applied for what looked like an easy office admin role with a VERY basic salary…the CEO messaged back asking to answer the following questions before being invited to interview: To advance to the interview stage, we would appreciate your detailed responses to the following questions: Could you explain why you would make a better choice for sourcing and securing office space tenants than a traditional estate agent? What transferable skills and experiences can you leverage to spearhead promotional campaigns on social media and other digital platforms? Can you outline how you would approach the administering and organising of outdoor projects, especially when clubs…


So I'm looking for a part time role while I finish my studies – I'm not looking for anything major as I'm working on a career change following qualification, and I have nearly a decade of office experience (sales/admin/account management) so this ain't exactly outside my wheelhouse. Applied for what looked like an easy office admin role with a VERY basic salary…the CEO messaged back asking to answer the following questions before being invited to interview:

To advance to the interview stage, we would appreciate your detailed responses to the following questions:

  1. Could you explain why you would make a better choice for sourcing and securing office space tenants than a traditional estate agent?

  2. What transferable skills and experiences can you leverage to spearhead promotional campaigns on social media and other digital platforms?

  3. Can you outline how you would approach the administering and organising of outdoor projects, especially when clubs and organisations select our office as their operational/administrative headquarters?

Obviously, these are fucking insane requests for a part-time OFFICE ADMIN at £10.50-£12.50/hr. Any suggestions for how to politely tell him he's out of his fucking mind and needs to go fuck himself?

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