We can expect more calls from recruiters that go like this

A recruiter called me today and left a horrible voicemail.. like he was doing 5 things while calling me..stumbling over his script... so my initial instinct is he is over 60 and in over his head. Regardless, I called back...

He had no clue who I was so I gave him 3 reminders.... then he clued in and said... "yeah, your resume makes you seem like the perfect candidate...and proceeds to give me a rambling job description, saying it is a software company that is the IBM of their verticals, and that the company wants to get back to basic marketing and developing a team who execute all the basics. Sounds good to me.

So I said... just so I understand, you said you want someone who can do x, y and z? is that correct? and he gets pissed and says.... IF YOU HAVE TO ASK THAT QUESTION, THEN YOU ARE NOT THE PERSON FOR THE JOB

And I am thinking... wow...how did you get to be a recruiter? I calmed him down, let him ramble and thanked him at the end of the conversation. He was surprised at my gratitude.... anyhow, I sent him a lovely cover letter and resume tonight.... and he never followed up on the email he said he would send this afternoon....

Sounds like a great job being recruited by a not so professional person. And I think the trend is going to increase dramatically. I think my next exchange with him, I need to find out who referred me.

Just thought I would share. Look for the red flag and try to find the top performers. Have a great week and weekend.

*RNTT

PS - Ask Wendii - I tell her about all the whackadoodle recruiters I meet all the time...