CNBC AI News, July 26th — A recent job posting for sanitation worker positions in Jinze Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai, has sparked significant online debate.
What appears to be a standard blue-collar recruitment has become a point of contention due to the inclusion of both written and interview components in the selection process.
The announcement explicitly outlines that hiring will involve a combination of written examination (40% of the total score) and interview (60% of the total score) to identify qualified candidates.
This arrangement has prompted considerable skepticism online, with many users questioning: “A written exam for sanitation workers? What exactly are they testing?”
In response to these queries, media outlets reached out for clarification. On July 25th, a representative from Shanghai Qingpu District Labor Cooperation Consulting Co., Ltd., responsible for handling recruitment inquiries, provided a detailed explanation.
The representative stated that the “written exam + interview” approach is designed to ensure a fairer and more equitable selection process.
“We’re not using civil service or public institution exam questions,” the representative clarified. “Based on the current score distribution, no candidates have performed exceptionally poorly, indicating that the exam difficulty is appropriate.”
The decision to implement both a written exam and interview stems from the high volume of applications. Reportedly, 198 individuals applied for the 44 available positions, resulting in an applicant-to-position ratio of nearly 5:1.
Given this intense competition, the “written exam + interview” methodology is perceived as a relatively equitable means of determining successful candidates.
The representative further elaborated that the written exam primarily assesses basic sanitation-related knowledge, such as waste sorting principles. Candidates are not expected to memorize a detailed syllabus, and the test will not involve complex calculations or extensive rote learning.
The interview, conversely, focuses on evaluating candidates’ practical work skills, fundamental communication abilities, and sense of responsibility, ensuring they can effectively manage cleaning duties within their assigned areas.
Eligibility criteria include residency in Jinze Town—either through direct household registration, marriage to a Jinze Town resident, or parental residency in Jinze Town—in addition to adhering to specified age requirements.
Compensation for the position includes legally mandated social insurance and housing fund contributions (“Five Insurances and One Fund”), alongside a base salary and supplementary allowances for working in high and low-temperature conditions.
What are your thoughts on this approach to sanitation worker recruitment?
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