As a technical recruiter I see both sides of the argument. Naturally, we wish to contact potentially valid candidates as quickly as possible. (This also means "before the next two hundred recruiters call.") We do ask that potential or actual candidates call us or email us so we can arrange for an interview and screening. We're more than happy to do so on our dime (or nickel), as the case may be. The "contact" or interview equation is not carved in stone, nor should it be. I believe that candidates may be overwhelmed with the sheer magnitude of recruiter responses; that is a major factor of the technology industry...too many of us and not enough solid candidates who are actually willing to commit to a position. Realistically, while thousands of candidates post every day, we frequently prefer the candidate who responds to a specific job posting or one who is referred to us by a professional acquaintance or client. For that matter, we also like the solid, unsolicited resume of a person who wishes to be part of a confidential search. From our perspective these individuals frequently make the best candidates: if interested in the position for which we're conducting the search, they are likely to stay the course, be less driven by the "next dollar" and be more prone to not accept counter offers. Again, there are no absolutes. Your comment regarding rudeness, i.e., not getting back to you with interview results or reasons for rejection, is unfortunate, and is not a smart way of building a long term relationship with a candidate. The recruiting business is known for having too many practitioners who believe it is a numbers game, and a smaller number of us who feel it is a relationship game (or combination of the two). Those who fall into the first mindset are less likely to call you again. The real indignity is done by those recruiters who submit a candidate's resume without the candidate's approval or knowledge. This broadcast behavior causes good candidates (and not so good ones, too) significant difficulty and many a job offer- Client companies do not want to get in the midst of a hissy-fit between two recruiters. I'm responding not in defense of those who offend, but rather to promote the professional ethic (and naturally, to seek a few dozen great people who want to work in the DC metro area or NY or Boston or.... you know what I mean). I hope you have a great day. At your service, Sincerely, Jeffrey Glaser Manager of Recruiting IIT Inc. 8027 Leesburg Pike Ste 206 Vienna, VA 22182 703-790-5555 jeffg@iit-inc.com -- ______________________________________________________________________________________ Jeffrey Glaser jeffg@iit-inc.com 703-790-5555 http://www.iit-inc.com IIT Inc. N E W Y O R K W A S H I N G T O N D A L L A S
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