China funeral home asks jobseekers to spend 10 minutes in morgue, sparks public amusement
Experts say requirement for US$300-a-month position as mortuary manager could aim to ensure ‘resilience’ but may be unethical
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$300) 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.
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.
