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Subject:Re: My experience with a recruiter From:Marc Bryant <twmarcb -at- yahoo -dot- com> To:Frank Ellifsen <frank -dot- ellifsen -at- gmail -dot- com>, techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com Date:Fri, 4 Aug 2006 11:05:33 -0700 (PDT)
I agree,
Recruiting firms can be great for the transition from junior or low-pay tech writing jobs and complete freedom (freelancing). The problem some have is that they are sometimes paid double to triple what you end up with, and offer you very little in return.
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From: Frank Ellifsen <frank -dot- ellifsen -at- gmail -dot- com>
To: techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
Sent: Friday, August 4, 2006 12:34:51 PM
Subject: My experience with a recruiter
Hello fellow techwirlers. I'm a long time "lurker", first time poster to the
list.
A couple of months ago, I saw a flurry of activity around a thread that
dealt with recruiters. I remember a particularly strong opinion expressed
that called recruiters "money-changing parasites who shouldn't sleep well
but probably do."
Having never worked with a recruiter, this thread made me wary. I had a
friend who got his first tech writing job through a recruiter, but I thought
he got stiffed on the salary.
My perception changed last month when I got a phone call from a recruiter
who found my information on Linked-In. He called to see if I knew anybody
who was interested in a full-time permanent tech writing position at a local
company.
I talked to him about the position and about the company, and about my
current work situation. I told him I was very happy at my current employer,
but I was always willing to explore options -- particularly options that
could be very beneficial career-wise and financially.
Eventually I had a couple of interviews with the company, and they offered
me a position with their company. I went back to my current employer, and
after talking to my manager, decided to take the position.
Now I'm happily situated in a new position at a fantastic company. The work
is challenging and exciting, and I'm getting paid 30% more than I was at my
previous company.
I thought I would just share my experience to let others out there know that
working with a recruiter can be a rewarding experience. I wasn't even really
considering a job change, but the phone call came, and I was glad I didn't
just hang up on the opportunity.
Frank Ellifsen
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