Woman finds part-time job posting at a holistic wellness clinic, then notices the qualifications they are looking for
They are asking for too much at this point
Looking for jobs online can sometimes be a colossal blow to your confidence. More often than not, you may find yourself scrolling through internship listings that expect a certain number of months or years of work experience. When it comes to job postings, you might see that some of them have requirements you can’t really fathom.
Shelby (@word2yamuthuh) highlighted in a TikTok video that a part-time associate/receptionist job at a holistic wellness clinic required qualifications she didn’t anticipate. As she scrolled, she found the job paid a decent $20-$25 an hour and was about 15 minutes from her home, making the commute easy.
Excited after learning the details, she read the job description and thought it was “pretty okay.” Then came the first red flag. Shelby mentioned that the job posting asked candidates to send a cover letter and a resume. “A cover letter for a part-time product packing and receptionist job sounds a little odd,” she said.
She then moved to the section with the job posting qualifications and noticed something called QuickBooks that she didn’t really understand. However, for typing and “in-person customer service,” Shelby said that she had significant experience. English was also required, and Shelby said she was fluent and that it was her first language.
However, she hid one requirement from the list. This was an Associate’s degree, a required qualification for anyone wanting the job. Reacting to it with shock, Shelby said, “Associate’s degree for a part-time product packing and receptionist position. An associate’s degree is required for a part-time product packing and receptionist position. Are we f****** kidding?”
“A cover letter is standard for any job”
A few people in the comments section corrected Shelby, noting that a cover letter is required for every job, regardless of its nature. One person wrote, “A cover letter is standard for any job.” Another said, “Every job I’ve ever applied to, including part time jobs and retail jobs, required a cover letter.”
Some people were confused about what an associate’s degree is. One person asked, “Canadian here, what exactly is an associate’s degree?” Another person noted that their hourly rates would increase if they had an associate’s degree. They said, “Well if an Associate degree is required then my pay just went up to $35 to $40 bc my Associate degree wasn’t cheap.”
Some people in the comments also hinted that anyone who took the job would be exploited, including being required to work long hours. One person remarked, “part-time but fill in as needed means they’ll have you working 39 hours a week so they get full time worker and not have to provide any benefits.”
Is an associate’s degree generally required for the role?
ZipRecruiter states that a receptionist at a holistic wellness center doesn’t need an Associate’s degree. However, they do require excellent customer service skills, knowledge of holistic health ideas, and a high school diploma or equivalent.
The source notes that familiarity with scheduling tools, point-of-sale systems, and basic office equipment is usually necessary. Strong communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to foster a calming atmosphere, are also important soft skills for this position.
Regarding the specific position Shelby was interested in, she met all the listed requirements except the associate’s degree, as she stated. Normally, her experience should have qualified her for the job without needing the degree. However, even if she got the job, it would remain unclear whether she would need to meet additional criteria later that could affect her suitability for the position.
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