Business · 1h ago
Yahoo Job Ad Goes Viral for Impossible Requirement
A Yahoo job listing on LinkedIn went viral after requiring applicants to have 10 years of experience in a programming language that was released only 5 years ago. The ad, for a senior software engineer position, demanded expertise in a language that didn't exist a decade ago. The error highlights ongoing issues with automated or careless job postings in tech.
Meridian48 take
The viral ad underscores how even major tech companies can fumble basic hiring details, but the real story is the broader problem of unrealistic job requirements plaguing the industry.
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