How far would you go for a job?
I belong to a number of job hunting sites. I have a job search profile which outlines what kind of work I am looking for and how near to me (within about 50km) I would prefer the positions to be. Depending on the site I get some interesting job listings (more about that another time) which in no way reflect the parameters I have specified.
But of all the quirky things these sites do one stands out the most and that is the one that shows me those nearby jobs.
Many of the positions are in Toronto which is on the north side of Lake Ontario. I live in St Catharines which is on the south side of Lake Ontario.
True to my requirements jobs in Toronto fall within the 50 km radius but only if I intend to take a boat trip across the lake. Otherwise it’s about a 130 km. drive. I can only presume that the people who program these sites don’t think much beyond the obvious.
When we design things we need to think outside the box to make sure that the things inside the box actually deliver as promised.
Funny guy!