there was a QOTW answer that I read once
That explained how someone had suggested to their boss when going through CV's that they split them in to two piles and throw half away with out reading them , so as to save time and make sure they don't accidently hire any unlucky people.
( Damion International - now taking orders., Thu 12 Jun 2008, 12:52, archived)

yes, I've heard that sort of thing.
there is really no advantage to society for people to apply for more and more jobs all the time. There's still only going to be one person who gets the job no matter how many people apply.
( Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag, Thu 12 Jun 2008, 12:54, archived)

Did Ricky Gervais post that answer?

( Neptune A dole queue dosser and foul mouthed chav., Thu 12 Jun 2008, 12:56, archived)

when I worked for [name of major ISP based in Rochdale]
they used to go through the pile of CVs and throw away applications from anyone with a foreign-sounding name
( Gilgamesh gazed in wonder as Frampton came alive, Thu 12 Jun 2008, 12:59, archived)