I applied for a Patient Access Representative position at a local hospital during a job fair. Despite my qualifications, the whole experience was depressing.
The communication was almost no existent. Weeks passed before I got an interview and then silence, despite them telling me I'll get an email at least. After futile attempts at contacting HR, I discovered through the applicant portal that I was no longer being considered. No explanation or feedback was given whatsoever….
To add insult to injury, the hospital re-posted the job. It suggests they're struggling to find a suitable candidate, which is baffling given they rejected a candidate with relevant experience. They also had multiple openings, yet couldn't place one person, even though they're incredibly understaffed? Why reject a willing and experienced canidate, isn't it harder to find someone else??It makes no fucking sense.
It seems securing a job within this hospital is based more on networking than qualifications or experience. It's just a reminder of the inequalities within our workforce.
We deserve transparency, fairness, and respect in hiring procedures. Why can't jobs actually accept people based on experience and qualifications rather than internal connections.