[NTLUG:Discuss] Job Searching

[brian@pongonova.net]

On Thu, Nov 08, 2001 at 10:32:48PM -0600, Jim Wildman wrote:
> I was laid off about 3 weeks ago.  There seem to be alot of jobs on the
> job boards, but it is hard to get interviews.  The employers are being
> VERY specific in their requirements.  

Here's the game that's being played:  Many recruiting firms are advertising job
reqs that either (1) don't exist, or (2) are magically "filled" after you've
submitted your resume and other info.  These companies are building their resume
files, because when the turnaround comes (it will), the guy or gal with the biggest
stack of resumes wins.  Not only that, but they now have your salary history *and*
the nickels you were willing to work for when times were tough.  So when they do
call you, what are you going to do?  Lie and tell them you really *weren't* willing
to work for the pittance you mentioned?

This was confirmed by an individual here in Dallas that happens to be a tech
recruiter, as well as a relative in Houston who deals with recruiters (but isn't
one, thank God).  But don't take my word for it:  Ever wonder why the same job
appears for weeks at a time on texas.computerjobs.com?  Or why job descriptions are
so detailed?

Simple: The jobs simply don't exist.

  --Brian