Employment in The Villages
 

I wanted to see if anybody has had the same experience with the Villages human resources department that I have had. I have been trying to get a job through them for the past six months, applying for positions that I am well qualified for. They say that they are not going to move forward with my application, and when I ask them why, the only answer they give me is, I am not a good fit. When I press them further, and ask them what they meant by that, all they told me was that it’s not doing my case any good to keep on calling and harassing them if I ever wanted to be employed by The Villages in the future. I’m not calling to harass them. they at least owe me an explanation as to why I can’t be employed by The Villages.

Why do they owe you an "explanation"?

You want a job, they don't want to give you one. End of story.

If you don't mind me asking, what jobs are you applying for?

You got an explanation. You are not a good fit.

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I'm not sure any applicant is owed an explanation that goes into any more detail than that. It all depends on what is being applied for.

What the OP MIGHT want to do is to take the bull by the horns, so to speak, and apply in person at places that need help. Very few businesses in and around TV are NOT looking for workers. The Villages HR Dept. supplies (I assume) workers only for positions that are directly related to TV--gate guards, Community Watch and the like. But (again, assuming) there are vastly more opportunities in and around TV than there are positions working FOR TV.

And if they give you the true reason they may be opening themselves to legal action. Not a good fit is a great generic reason. Also, there are lots of jobs outside of TV that will pay more and also have flexible hours.

Its obvious there is something in your application they don't like, so move on, lots of jobs outside the Villages.

In any company or business to walk into high level positions you have to be related or referred under the table. Otherwise you have to start at bottom and be proven loyal yes person if you want a do nothing job.

They can tell a lot in your credit report. Poor score=unreliable.

Did you apply to the VCDD or with the developer..."The Villages" but which one...The VCDD is the Community Development District and Careers in The Villages is the developer...please be more specific

Caretaker and trolley driver

Developer, wanting caretaker and trolley job

Advice I would drop it, if the staff feels you are basically stalking, harassment them there isn’t any good will come to you. No business owe you an explanation other than what was explained. Their reasoning will not get any attention from an attorney. Much less a job offer

With all due respect, they owe you nothing.