Re: Recruiters without clues

[Al Geist <al -dot- geist -at- geistassociates -dot- com>]

   [1]arroxaneullman -at- aol -dot- com wrote:

     Be forewarned: I'm going to rant. But, to make this relevant, I'd like to
     informally poll you all to find out how often recruiters make this kind of
     error:
     "I have just viewed your resume on Monster and I have a position for a
     data entry clerk in [location]."
     Well the recruiter may have 'viewed' my resume, but obviously didn't READ
     a bit of it. The title is "Technical Writer/Editor" and there is only one
     line which deals with data entry--from a job ten years ago.

   I get those all the time, mostly from Monster.  I used to respond, but have
   since found the "Delete" key to be my friend.  My favorites are the ones
   that want an "entry level technical writer," then give the requirements for
   a Sr. Technical Writing Manager, but only for a two month contract on the
   opposite coast.  "Send me your resume if your interested, Mr. Geist."  Yeah
   right.......DELETE.....
   --

   Al Geist
   Technical Writing, Online Help, Marketing Collateral, Web Design, Award
   Winning Videos, Professional Photography
   Voice/Msg: 802-658-3140
   E-mail: [2]al -dot- geist -at- geistassociates -dot- com 
   URL: [3]www.geistassociates.com (online portfolio/resume)

   See also:
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   about."
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References

   1. mailto:arroxaneullman -at- aol -dot- com
   2. mailto:al -dot- geist -at- geistassociates -dot- com
   3. http://www.geistassociates.com/
   4. http://www.geistimages.com/
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