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were we wrong not to interview a volunteer for a paid job?
- A public library with a large volunteer base and small paid staff faced a situation where a volunteer, Stephanie, applied for a paid position unsuccessfully multiple times.
- Stephanie was rejected after in-person interviews due to being rambling, unfocused, and expressing hesitations about key job requirements.
- The library chose not to grant Stephanie a third interview, leading to her displaying disruptive behavior, including making racist comments and threats to withdraw volunteer work.
- Despite the library's decision, the author believes they did not err in denying Stephanie another interview as she was not a competitive candidate.
- A suggestion was made for the library to provide feedback to Stephanie on why she wasn't interviewed, although her extreme reaction was not justified.
- The author advises the library to have a conversation with Stephanie to address her behavior and share feedback on why she was not considered suitable for the job.
- It is recommended that the library informs Stephanie about the inappropriateness of her actions and sets boundaries if she desires to continue volunteering.
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