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If you want to find developers, read their resumes in their entirety before you solicit them to apply. A couple of days ago I was solicited to work as an assem

• 0xdeadbeefbabe 11y ago
  How can you expect people who don't read to read this?
• krisdol 11y ago
  Stuff like this concerns me. If a company I'm interested in solicits me for a phone call and the position is a much more senior level than I've had in the past, or is of a more demanding skillset than I have experience with, I feel like I am not only wasting both of our time, but hurting my chances if something more on my grade becomes available in the future. On the other hand, I wouldn't want to outright refuse, would I?
  • pkaye 11y ago
    To be honest those initial inquiries are done by HR recruiters who have no way to evaluate your skill set. If interested, try to get a call with the hiring manager before you proceed far. Some positions can accommodate engineers of various skill level.
• coldcode 11y ago
  I routinely get recruiters for help desk jobs emailing me. No idea where that came from.