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by DoubleGlazing 1626 days ago
It's interesting what happens when certain recruiters send a follow up message when I don't answer first time. When that happens I tell them to read my profile carefully. Some then get it and send me a colour and a few have got a bit shirty saying I am being unprofessional or that I am being unreasonable expecting them to read my profile given the pressures they are under.
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AnimalMuppet 1626 days ago
Wait, you're contacting me. Why should I care what kind of pressure you're under?

Who's being unprofessional here? Isn't it the recruiter?

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paulcole 1626 days ago
If this person needs a job more than they don't want to be inconvenienced by recruiters, then they really don't have a leg to stand on.

You can always be as demanding as you want but don't be surprised when somebody else doesn't give in.

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AnimalMuppet 1626 days ago
True, but DoubleGlazing didn't answer the first time. That isn't someone who "needs a job more than they don't want to be inconvenienced". That's a recruiter that wants to find someone to fill a job more than they want to respect your desire to not be inconvenienced. And I don't have any sympathy.
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tata71 1626 days ago
Just seems like GGP is trying to avoid being hired by a string of people not detail oriented.
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fivea 1626 days ago
> Just seems like GGP is trying to avoid being hired by a string of people not detail oriented.

I'd add that recruiters that spam people without any criteria or attention are a telltale sign that you are already expected to be treated as disposable and unworthy of attention even way before you are even made an offer.

So, strong start.

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DoubleGlazing 1626 days ago
Pretty much. I have always found that it is better to send out fewer customised job applications, rather than send out loads that are all the same.

I wish recruiters would do the same. If I engage with recruiters that use the scatter gun approach then it is inevtable that they will be wasting my time as they just aren't interested in detail and effort.

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nsxwolf 1626 days ago
I had one send me a 4th follow up email this morning which seems excessive. The funny thing is, all the emails are spammy - it's clear that she sends all 4 of these to everyone on some schedule.
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