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		duck 86 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Employers, please use postmarked letters for job a... What was the "additional effort" you've had to do before?

verzali 84 days ago | [–]

All sorts. Some make the application process very long, some ask for what is essentially a long cover letter through written questions, some ask you to complete tests, one sent me an IQ test...

Leynos 86 days ago | [–]

Filling out an application form by hand.

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