[timjahn]

Seems like it's every week or so now that a developer writes a letter like this to recruiters. Trust me, I completely agree - recruiters suck.

But I'm wondering if the recruiters you're actually trying to reach are simply never going to listen and never stop their ways. That's just not who they are.

Somebody needs to fix the recruiting industry, for realz.

[untog]

I'm not convinced it's that broken, though - at least from the recruiter's perspective. I have no doubt they pick up many candidates - those of us that are more "discerning" as just the collateral damage.

[timjahn]

I'm thinking that recruiter's being able to pick up large amounts of candidates doesn't necessarily equal success. Success would be defined as companies getting the right fit for their job openings.

Simply filling those job openings every time does not mean the right fit is found every time.

[untog]

Simply filling those job openings every time does not mean the right fit is found every time.

Again, though, success from whose perspective? If the recruiter gets their commission, it is a success for them.

[timjahn]

Agreed. The model is broken.

Maybe success shouldn't be considered success unless the fit is right.

[paddyforan]

I know, but I remain hopeful. And if I don't tell people how they failed, how will they improve?

Writing this just put it in a convenient place so I can link to it instead of repeating myself every time.