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A thought: be nice to recruiters. They're generally nice people who are underpaid for the work they do (usually). They're in a really tough business. And if yo
by mabbo 5y ago
A thought: be nice to recruiters. They're generally nice people who are underpaid for the work they do (usually). They're in a really tough business.
And if you want a selfish take: Maybe today they're working for Amazon, but tomorrow they may be doing the same job at your dream company. They have too many people to try reaching out to, and they may remember your name.
- erikerikson 5y ago+1 For years I asked them to put me on their do not contact list. I eventually asked someone with authority. Whenever I am still contacted by managers, I simply forward that email with a polite note to that stakeholder. I get apologies and they get a lesson in their responsibilities from someone to which they are liable.
- sjtindell 5y agoThoughts on responding at all? Does anyone expect it? It's not some humble brag but simple fact that I feel inundated and incapable of responding to all the messages I get. I leave every recruiter on read until I'm looking for a new job. Bad etiquette?
- disgruntledphd2 5y agoIt'll be fine now, but when the next downturn hits you'll probably regret it. I've gotten a bunch of interesting opportunities over the years by virtue of being nice to recruiters, even when I'm not looking.
- oliyoung 5y ago"Hey, thanks for reaching out, I'm not interested in new opportunities right now" There. Copy. Paste. Done