of the large numbers of people who applied for jobs, and she wondered how employers managed to select from such a wide field. Was everyone interviewed? And even if that happened, how did one distinguish one applicant from another when they all probably had roughly the same qualifications?
In the book "Precious and Grace" by Alexander McCall Smith, the main character reflects on the challenges faced by employers when selecting candidates from a large pool of applicants. She is intrigued by the sheer number of individuals vying for jobs and questions how employers can effectively narrow down their choices.
Her contemplation leads her to consider whether all applicants are given an interview opportunity, and if so, how one can...
