
Some companies have a new way to find workers. They make people perform on stage. The people who want jobs must stand in front of judges and an audience. They talk about their ideas. Then the judges choose who gets the job.
First, a person applies for a job. Then they get a call. They must come to a special event. They stand on a stage. Many people watch them. They present their ideas to judges. The judges listen and ask questions. Other people also perform. Everyone watches everyone else.
Some people think this is fun and exciting. They like to perform. They like to show their ideas. They think it is a good way to find a new job. It is different from old ways to get a job.
Other people think it is not fair. Some people are scared to talk in front of many people. They have good ideas, but they are shy. They cannot perform well on stage. So they do not get the job. But they could be very good workers. This method helps people who are good at performing. It does not help quiet people.
The companies say this is new and modern. They want to find workers who can talk to other people. They want workers who are not scared. But many workers think this is not a fair test for a job.
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