[paulcole]

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.

[AnimalMuppet]

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.

[tata71]

Just seems like GGP is trying to avoid being hired by a string of people not detail oriented.

[fivea]

> 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.

[DoubleGlazing]

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.