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1. AnonymousJune 7,2022 at 12:15PM UTC

   You know how when you apply for a job you are supposed to think about how you fit into the job description and responsibilities?
   I have started asking recruiters who reach out unsolicited what makes them think I am a fit for the job. At least that tells me whether they’ve just searched some keywords on LinkedIn, or actually have considered whether the position is a match for my skills and experience.

2. Dr. Ginny A. BaroJune 7,2022 at 12:18PM UTC

   I have many friends who are recruiters, however, recruiters are there to make money. They get paid when they fill a position. It is our job to do our due diligence and make sure that before we get on the phone they can provide jobs spec and tell you about the role via email and then get on a call if you see that that’s something that appeals to you. So we have to become more discriminant. You got this!

3. AnonymousJune 7,2022 at 6:21PM UTC

   Yip. Absolutely. Thanks for sharing :)

4. Crystal HowellJune 7,2022 at 12:23PM UTC

   Yikes, she is not the one. She is not telling the truth, she is waiting for your number without detailing the job. OMG!

5. AnonymousJune 7,2022 at 12:47PM UTC

   She knows what the salary range is. She is deliberately not sharing the info. A few recruiters have tried this with me in the past. When they contact me for another call/conversation I professionally state that in order for me to make an informed decision about moving forward with this role I need to know the responsibilities of the position and the general compensation package. If they reply that they still don't have the salary range and will provide it later, I kindly and let them know I am not interested in moving forward and withdraw from the position with a professionally written note that their lack of transparency is a poor foundation for a productive working relationship.

   If you are working with a good recruiter, they will be upfront about the role, the salary range and will answer any questions that you have. If they don't have the info. they will get it for you. They don't want to waste your time and frankly theirs. Its in their best interest to be upfront about the details of the role so if its not a good fit for you they don't waste time arranging meetings, and answering calls and emails for you to say, "no thanks" after they have put in weeks of effort.

   This is a business transaction. This isn't dating in the 1930's where one partner plays hard to get to entice the other. I exchange my skills, knowledge, experience and time for a paycheck. I'm upfront about what I can bring to the table and the employer needs to be equally direct.

6. AnonymousJune 7,2022 at 6:20PM UTC

   100%.
   You are making valid points. To your last para, I respectfully told her that in a professional manner. In fact, she tried to convince me by saying. ‘ what I do know is that there is high expectations on the role and that your responsibilities will be on high regard with the company’. I responded: ‘great, that means the range of the role is high then too to match those expectations’. She giggled and tilt her head by saying I’m not sure.
   Omg! That’s when I knew this may not even be an open role. But just proactively interview for something that may come up and or probing the market.