In addition many once profitable clubs have fallen prey to the numerous golf management firms touting incredible savings using their methods, which often times means eliminating “high salaried or high profile” employees. So much for experience and knowledge of the facility they may be managing.

I have listened to very qualified people reveal stories and results from recent interviews results and reasons why they were not chosen for the position advertised.

My favorites follow…and might be reviewed by all agencies, individuals and committees who conduct the interview and selection process…

“After assessing all the candidates we have decided to move forward (I guess as opposed to moving backwards) with our current assistant.”

Why not just promote the person if you felt they were qualified? Were you using others and their ideas to gather information to promote your own cause and opinions? If candidate is over 50, does this mean they cannot do the job anymore?

“We advertised the position nationally, but after reviewing the resumes we will remain within our region.”

If you have no intention of bringing in the most qualified person – no matter where they are from – don’t raise anyone’s hopes of employment. I have no issue with staying regionally, but if that is the intent, say so.

My favorite: “After further review of all the candidates we feel you are over-qualified for the job.”

By being over-qualified does that mean you are looking for someone who is less qualified?

To those who have heard this one I suppose you don’t want to work there anyway.

And I would ask, “if I am over experienced, then why not hire me to train and improve those within your organization?”

Finally, to The Golf Channel and its “Pipe Dream” reality show; how about giving the featured guy a job so he can follow his dreams?