China funeral home asks job seekers to spend 10 minutes in morgue, sparks public amusement

By South China Morning Post | Created at 2024-12-24 01:04:32 | Updated at 2024-12-24 17:30:52 16 hours ago
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A funeral home in China has sparked online amusement by advertising for a “morgue manager” position with a monthly salary of 2,200 yuan (US$302) which requires candidates to spend 10 minutes in a freezing cold morgue to qualify for an interview.

On December 11, a netizen from Rushan, Shandong province in northern China, posted online details of the unique on-site test conducted by Rushan Xinmike Human Resources Co., Ltd. as part of their hiring process.

According to the job posting released by the Rushan Municipal Bureau of human resources and social security on December 6, the job requires applicants to have permanent household registration in Rushan.

A prospective candidate must also be capable of working 24-hour shifts, be male, under 45 years old, and have at least a junior secondary school education.

The position is a three-year contract and requires applicants to pay a 70 yuan (US$10) exam fee.

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The funeral home position which requires job hopefuls to spend time in its mortuary offers a monthly salary of US$302. Photo: Shutterstock

A comprehensive hiring process includes several stages such as the morgue room test, structured interviews, background checks, medical exams, and a six-month probation period.

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