What’s the etiquette for random recruiting?

Anonymous

November 9,2022 at 5:52PM UTC

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What’s the etiquette for random recruiting?

I get contacted by 6-8 recruiters every day. More on Mondays. I’m not looking for a job and have closed all my accounts on job boards. 75% of these jobs are relevant to my skills. When you receive a job description that is just totally off the mark, do you follow-up with that recruiter or just delete and move on?

If you are a recruiter and sent someone a job where none of the requirements match, would you want to know?

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AnonymousNovember 9,2022 at 7:37PM UTC
First, I'm not a recruiter, but like you, I receive multiple contacts from recruiters every day - whether or not I have indicated that I'm currently open to a new job on LinkedIn and job boards.
I have no medical training, but have received requests from recruiters to apply for an RN (registered nurse) position. I feel free to ignore job descriptions that are that far off the mark.
For positions that are close, but not a good match (due to location, an emphasis on a skill where I'm weak, etc.) I'll often answer with a quick note that it's not a likely match and why. And since I'm in the job market now, I say that I'd be interested in other positions with a better match.
I find that they don't seem to pay much attention to the *why*. For instance, I'm not willing to relocate for a contract position, but one recruiting company has repeatedly sent me suggested contract, on-site positions for thousands of miles away. It's not just from that company, but also from individuals at that company who I've already told I won't relocate.
On the other hand, I've found that internal company recruiters seem to be very good about listening to feedback.
Crystal HowellNovember 9,2022 at 8:38PM UTC
Your linked in account might have a setting looking for work, you can change your job title.
Yes, definitely respond and ask to be taken off their list.
AnonymousNovember 9,2022 at 8:51PM UTC
They are just playing a numbers game. Spam enough people and you will bound to get a sampling if candidates. Now whether or not they're right for a current posting is a crap shoot. But again b it's a numbers game.