Do You Know Why Candidates Think Recruiters are Idiots? - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-29T02:10:36Zhttps://recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/do-you-know-why-candidates-think-recruiters-are-idiots?commentId=502551%3AComment%3A1603877&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThese examples are why I don'…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2014-03-02:502551:Comment:17923962014-03-02T09:26:40.159ZPAUL FORELhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/PAULFOREL
<p>These examples are why I don't talk to 'recruiters'/'headhunters' who have less than three or so years of experience. I say this since after I went out on my own I was receiving calls from newbies, asking for advice on how to be successful in our business.</p>
<p>As Mr. Lee said, the key here is in Training and also having management that knows when no matter how much training is administered, some of these clueless beings need to be terminated and released back into the sea.</p>
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<p>These examples are why I don't talk to 'recruiters'/'headhunters' who have less than three or so years of experience. I say this since after I went out on my own I was receiving calls from newbies, asking for advice on how to be successful in our business.</p>
<p>As Mr. Lee said, the key here is in Training and also having management that knows when no matter how much training is administered, some of these clueless beings need to be terminated and released back into the sea.</p>
<p>The real crime here is as everyone here knows already- these dimwits only make our jobs harder.</p>
<p>If for no other reason than the amount of time we spend apologizing for these clients' last contact by these dysfunctional types.</p>
<p>I knew things were only going to get worse when back in 1981 or so I was hearing Employment Agency staff calling themselves 'recruiters'.</p>
<p>Whomever planted that bad seed ought to be identified and flogged.</p> Nice thought Mitch and I know…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-09-14:502551:Comment:16038772012-09-14T14:46:29.429ZSandra McCartthttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/SandraMcCartt
Nice thought Mitch and I know where you are coming from but as a practical matter how does a company know what or how the agents of their agents are recruiting or what they are saying to individual candidates. Unless a candidate, such as this one, picks up the phone and complains to the hiring company they have no way of knowing.<br />
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While all companies should do their due diligence, insist that certain practices should or should not be implemented they have no control or knowledge of how the…
Nice thought Mitch and I know where you are coming from but as a practical matter how does a company know what or how the agents of their agents are recruiting or what they are saying to individual candidates. Unless a candidate, such as this one, picks up the phone and complains to the hiring company they have no way of knowing.<br />
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While all companies should do their due diligence, insist that certain practices should or should not be implemented they have no control or knowledge of how the individual recruiter may be interacting with potential candidates.<br />
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Hiring companies only know if they get qualified candidates. If they do they measure successful recruiting as receiving those candidates that enable a hire and of course those candidates will normally be pleased with the recruiter who opened the door. I blame the hiring company, n…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-09-14:502551:Comment:16035902012-09-14T13:09:45.293ZMitch Sullivanhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/MitchSullivan
<p>I blame the hiring company, not the recruiter.</p>
<p>I blame the hiring company, not the recruiter.</p> Sandra, This put a smile on m…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-09-13:502551:Comment:16031142012-09-13T07:52:21.100ZMartin O'Sheahttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/Martin154
<p>Sandra, This put a smile on my face during the boring hours of work, so on behalf of everyone who read it, we thank you! <br></br>Always, always do the homework before making the initial contact whether that's looking at a Resume or reading up their LinkedIn account. The candidate will be more willing to offer information if they have realise that you have already invest time into them. <br></br>Knowing their passed experience and background can go a long way, and sometimes will give you something…</p>
<p>Sandra, This put a smile on my face during the boring hours of work, so on behalf of everyone who read it, we thank you! <br/>Always, always do the homework before making the initial contact whether that's looking at a Resume or reading up their LinkedIn account. The candidate will be more willing to offer information if they have realise that you have already invest time into them. <br/>Knowing their passed experience and background can go a long way, and sometimes will give you something to relate to with a candidate. </p> What she did, was an exemplar…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-09-12:502551:Comment:16029462012-09-12T18:03:11.466ZAnkur Choudharyhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/AnkurChoudhary
<p>What she did, was an exemplary act of being a schmuck and naive. just hope, she might have learnt a thing or two. Also, Question is, how much time recruiters are devoting on a resume in today's fast-paced environment? </p>
<p>What she did, was an exemplary act of being a schmuck and naive. just hope, she might have learnt a thing or two. Also, Question is, how much time recruiters are devoting on a resume in today's fast-paced environment? </p> I think it can be referred to…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-07-05:502551:Comment:15770422012-07-05T23:07:27.708ZSandra McCartthttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/SandraMcCartt
<p>I think it can be referred to as throwing some keywords against the wall and emailing everything that comes up.</p>
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<p>I got one from some idiot calling herself a recruiter trying to recruit me for an accounting job because i was one in 1975. I sent an email back and said, "Sorry not interested, been a recruiter since you were peeing in your pants , i have not been in accounting since before you were born and no i do not want to buy a duck either" When i clicked on the link to…</p>
<p>I think it can be referred to as throwing some keywords against the wall and emailing everything that comes up.</p>
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<p>I got one from some idiot calling herself a recruiter trying to recruit me for an accounting job because i was one in 1975. I sent an email back and said, "Sorry not interested, been a recruiter since you were peeing in your pants , i have not been in accounting since before you were born and no i do not want to buy a duck either" When i clicked on the link to her webpage it had little pink hearts on it. God save me from the bimbo queens.</p> I'm in Dallas (have been for…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-07-05:502551:Comment:15770292012-07-05T20:50:13.814ZDavid Jaramillohttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/DavidJaramillo
<p>I'm in Dallas (have been for 10+ years) so I guess they get points for selecting someone from the same state? :p<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Amy Ala said:</cite></p>
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<p>Agree with Bill, except I think s/he was thinking…</p>
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<p>I'm in Dallas (have been for 10+ years) so I guess they get points for selecting someone from the same state? :p<br/> <br/> <cite>Amy Ala said:</cite></p>
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<p>Agree with Bill, except I think s/he was thinking if David wasn't interested in any of the permanent Accounting/Finance and Tax positions in Houston... Oh David tell me you at least live in Houston???? :)<br/><br/><cite>Bill Schultz said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/do-you-know-why-candidates-think-recruiters-are-idiots?xg_source=activity&id=502551%3ATopic%3A1546155&page=3#502551Comment1576178"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I think s/he was saying s/he had a recruiter position for you. not that it excuses the boiler plate (ness) of the pitch.<br/><br/><cite>David Jaramillo said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/do-you-know-why-candidates-think-recruiters-are-idiots?commentId=502551%3AComment%3A1576315&xg_source=activity#502551Comment1576315"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>And the idiocy continues....</p>
<p>I just had to include this gem as I just got this yesterday from some sort of a "recruiter."</p>
<p>The email below is verbatim--and I haven't been in financial analysis for over seven years.</p>
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<p>"Hi,<br/>I would like to discuss your <span id="lw_1341256013_0" class="yshortcuts">resume</span> and a potential position. Can you attach<br/>your updated resume? We specialize in permanent Accounting/Finance and Tax<br/>positions in Houston alhtough I a recrutiing position your background looks really good for<strong><em>. </em></strong>Your resume won't be sent anywhere without your permission.<br/><br/>Thanks,"</p>
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<p>Getting this from a recruiter just continues to reinforce the notion that this industry is full of know-nothings.</p>
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</blockquote> And this leads me back to my…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-07-04:502551:Comment:15768082012-07-04T00:36:53.357ZSarah Calverleyhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/SarahCalverley
<p>And this leads me back to my tantrum from yesterday about young inexperienced recruiters running around and calling themselves 'headhunters'... This is not doing our industry any favours. </p>
<p>Although this instance seems so obviously stupid - this kind of stuff happens ALL the time.</p>
<p>And this leads me back to my tantrum from yesterday about young inexperienced recruiters running around and calling themselves 'headhunters'... This is not doing our industry any favours. </p>
<p>Although this instance seems so obviously stupid - this kind of stuff happens ALL the time.</p> I even worked with a few recr…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-07-03:502551:Comment:15767032012-07-03T23:15:07.102ZRaphael Fanghttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/RaphaelFang
<p>I even worked with a few recruiters who will call up managers and offer them with assistant roles. They just randomly call up people and hopefully one of them will be a fit.</p>
<p>I even worked with a few recruiters who will call up managers and offer them with assistant roles. They just randomly call up people and hopefully one of them will be a fit.</p> There is one out of irvine Ca…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-07-03:502551:Comment:15762592012-07-03T05:32:57.404ZSandra McCartthttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/SandraMcCartt
There is one out of irvine Ca. That sounds like snyber snoders who are working the Houston area with these goofy emails. It starts out, " the reason you are receiving this email is that you are registered on a job board, a social network or you are in our database. " It goes to everyone who has the word accounting in their profile. The position one of my candidates was contacted about this week was a staff spot. He has not been a staff accountnt since 1981.<br />
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There is one out of irvine Ca. That sounds like snyber snoders who are working the Houston area with these goofy emails. It starts out, " the reason you are receiving this email is that you are registered on a job board, a social network or you are in our database. " It goes to everyone who has the word accounting in their profile. The position one of my candidates was contacted about this week was a staff spot. He has not been a staff accountnt since 1981.<br />
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The really tragic thing is that they gather up a candidate or two and place ome one once in a while. One can only hope that they insult enough people that eventually they will go the way of the board scrapers of years gone by, but probably not. Multi level marketing schemes have been around forever and a sucker is born very minute. The really ugly thing is they call themselves recruiters instead of email marketers.