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DontBeBlynd in Los Angeles, California said: The agencies want to make money...BIG SHOCK. If they thought they could make money by placing you they would. Clearly, they don't. That should be a red flag to YOU.

Straw man, "blynd" boy. You did not answer my question. What a surprise. You did so because you don't have an answer - just self-righteous, vacuous nonsense.

And how do you justify their gross unprofessionalism by 1) reneging on a promise to call by a specific date(s); 2) badmouthing my then-current employer; and 3) accusing me of making her look bad? In that case, "blynd" boy, that headhunter had sent my resume to her client. She obviously thought she could make money by placing me.

Another story for you, "blynd" boy. A headhunter interviewed me for a position. At the end of the interview she pushed a contract at me. That adhesion contract (look it up) would have bound me for her fee had I been terminated or resigned from her client. My point is you headhunters always say their services are free to jobseekers. My experience clearly proves it can be otherwise.

DontBeBlynd in Los Angeles, California said: My two cents for you: BE EMPLOYABLE AND YOU WON'T HAVE A PROBLEM. There are jobs out there. Whether you choose to use a recruiter (who can often get you seen by a hiring manager more effectively than you can) or not.

My, my, my....what anger inside of this woman.......could it be that I am right!

Listen, all joking aside, seriously now, I truly bet you yourself just forgot what it's like to be unemployed when you were EMPLOYABLE. (or when you were employed and were seeking another job) I bet you said during those challenging times, what's going on? why didn't I get that job? You just forgot about the frustration you dealt with. I even bet you lied alittle bit on your resume, embellished just alittle when the rejections started coming in. Am I right? Maybe you also got a former boss to stretch the truth about your abilities.

The truth of the matter is that in 2008 it is very very tough to get a good job, not just any job, but a good one. And Headhunters make it a tad more unpleasant.

Seconded. Good post, Dean.

Dean well put!!

Yeah, you are pretty much a lot of upset, unemployable people blaming someone ELSE for your problems and holding someone OTHER THAN YOURSELF accountable for your lack of offers. Staffing firms are effective for people who 1) have a great resume, 2) have excellent experience, 3) don't job-hop every 6 months to a year, 4) understand that using a firm will INCREASE THEIR EXPOSURE TO COMPANIES THAT MAY NOT OTHERWISE NOTICE THEM. If you do not fit this description, then best of luck but a staffing firm probably can't do much for you other than offer you temp work. Now that you understand this, you should all devote your time to being better employees on the next job you luck your way into.

Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado said: Straw man, "blynd" boy. You did not answer my question. What a surprise. You did so because you don't have an answer - just self-righteous, vacuous nonsense. And how do you justify their gross unprofessionalism by 1) reneging on a promise to call by a specific date(s); 2) badmouthing my then-current employer; and 3) accusing me of making her look bad? In that case, "blynd" boy, that headhunter had sent my resume to her client. She obviously thought she could make money by placing me.

Another story for you, "blynd" boy. A headhunter interviewed me for a position. At the end of the interview she pushed a contract at me. That adhesion contract (look it up) would have bound me for her fee had I been terminated or resigned from her client. My point is you headhunters always say their services are free to jobseekers. My experience clearly proves it can be otherwise.

Yeah, now I think you're just making stuff up because you enjoy the rabble-rousing on here. I've never heard of such a contract and would strongly advise ANYONE on here: if a recruiter or agency EVER tells you or has you sign something that EVER obligates you to paying them money...RUN LIKE THE WIND. They are not legit. Now, to those of you who are exaggerating your bad experiences, keep in mind, firms have placed MILLIONS of people successfully and provide a foot in the door for many people who wouldn't have those opportunities otherwise. Your posting on here just scares them for no reason other than YOUR enjoyment.

deansuraci in Cornwall On Hudson, New York said: My, my, my....what anger inside of this woman.......could it be that I am right!

Listen, all joking aside, seriously now, I truly bet you yourself just forgot what it's like to be unemployed when you were EMPLOYABLE. (or when you were employed and were seeking another job) I bet you said during those challenging times, what's going on? why didn't I get that job? You just forgot about the frustration you dealt with. I even bet you lied alittle bit on your resume, embellished just alittle when the rejections started coming in. Am I right? Maybe you also got a former boss to stretch the truth about your abilities.

The truth of the matter is that in 2008 it is very very tough to get a good job, not just any job, but a good one. And Headhunters make it a tad more unpleasant.

Well Dean, I don't know what to tell you other than what I already said, so don't use an agency, simple as that. It's your choice like it's everyone's choice. Agency's would much rather see the people who understand why they are there and those who are savvy enough to make the most of it.

DontBeBlynd in Los Angeles, California said: Yeah, now I think you're just making stuff up because you enjoy the rabble-rousing on here. I've never heard of such a contract..... Your posting on here just scares them for no reason other than YOUR enjoyment.

Bullsh!t. You haven't heard of much, have you, "blynd" boy? Are you calling me a liar? That is a a personal attack. I can give you the name of the agency, its location, and month and year it pushed that contract at me, "blynd" boy.

Moreover, personal attacks, such as you have just used, are a logical fallacy. Inept and stupid people, such as you, "blynd" boy, attack the person when they cannot overcome the logic or facts of the person's argument. If you're going to discuss an issue, discuss the issue.

As far as rabble-rousing goes, "blynd" boy, don't throw stones if you live in a glass house.

You are truly a piece of work, "blynd" boy. Grow up.

DontBeBlynd in Los Angeles, California said: Yeah, you are pretty much a lot of upset, unemployable people blaming someone ELSE for your problems and holding someone OTHER THAN YOURSELF accountable for your lack of offers. Staffing firms are effective for people who 1) have a great resume, 2) have excellent experience, 3) don't job-hop every 6 months to a year, 4) understand that using a firm will INCREASE THEIR EXPOSURE TO COMPANIES THAT MAY NOT OTHERWISE NOTICE THEM. If you do not fit this description, then best of luck but a staffing firm probably can't do much for you other than offer you temp work. Now that you understand this, you should all devote your time to being better employees on the next job you luck your way into.

Keep up the bullcrap, "blynd" boy. The more you shovel, the deeper you're burying yourself.

Hello Blynd,

I actually would rather CHOSE to use an agency because every resource increases my odds in my ever time-consuming and exhausting search in finding work. (good solid work that is) Like you have previously stated correctly, agencies get a potential applicant an "easy in" to an interview, whereas if I send a resume to a company myself they don't know me-no one to vouch for me as to what a great employee I'd be. (And I am!)

I don't tell agencies to hit the road when they call me, I listen to what they have, and if it sounds good I ask them to go ahead and send my resume to their client. But, I cringe when I return their phone calls and have to talk to them. I'd been burnt 60 percent of the time.

One problem with them lies in the fact that they represent their client, the company. They really don't give 2 hoots to the job-seeker. It's like going to see a house and I'm there with the seller and the seller's agent. If a shopping plaza is going to be built next door in the near distant future do you think one of the two will mention that to me, the potential buyer?

I am actually sending out resumes right now and don't have the time to go round and round and round regarding this topic. In ending, I truly believe that in 2008 job seeking has become:

1. A VERY extremely exhausting process for the job-seeker.
2. Cards definitely stacked against any quality job-seeker.
3. A rigid cookie-cutter type approach by employers when looking at applicants. Never used to be like this and really shouldn't be now.
4. A purely insane process. It amazes me nowadays with the 5 and 6 interviews for the same job one has to go on. That's not inc the phone interview or the personality test given. I actually just did 5 interviews-honestly did excellent on 4 not so hot on the fifth one. In baseball 4 out of 5 ain't bad, but not in this game. Didn't get job due to 5.

In ending.......guess what...you got it...Headhunters have made it harder for guys like me.

I think what I just did above was ramble on like a wild horsey. Headhunters..... Yuck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dean, Ramble on!! I think the information you are giving us is worthwhile. I find insight from Displaced as well. We all share on here either the good,bad or the ugly!! Isn't that a movie with Yul Brener?

anon in Houston, Texas said: I registered at their houston location, scored high on all of the computer tests, spent my time registering and going over my job requirements with them, etc. I called them everyday for job opening that would pop up on their website that I was a perfect match for. Not once did they return my call to coordinate an interview with an employer for an appropriate job. They called me for a couple of one day temp jobs, one of which was at a movie theatre..?? - jobs I was way OVER QUALIFIED for! I was insulted! I'm a desktop publisher, not a minimum wage ticket taker! This went on for a couple of months and I went the direct hire route. Recruiters and temporary agencies in Houston leave a lot to be desired.

I too registered for job with Appleone, and scored well on the computer test, and have had know luck with employment. I also, feel that the temp agencies are a waste of time!!!!

I registered for about (4) staffing agencies, Apple One was one of them. I took their computer test and passed them all, and have not had any luck getting a job!!!! I feel like I wasted my time, and I know that I was even over qualified for there jobs, but I told them, that it didnt matter because I need a JOB!!!!

Unemployed Property Manager in West Palm Beach, Florida said: Dean, Ramble on!! I think the information you are giving us is worthwhile. I find insight from Displaced as well. We all share on here either the good,bad or the ugly!! Isn't that a movie with Yul Brener?

Actually, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" starred Clint Eastwood. It was a spaghetti Western.

CHOOSE not CHOSE

Yul was in "The Magnificent Seven" with Steve McQueen and Eli Wallach, one of my all-time favorites.

Eli Wallach was also in "Good."

Headhunters and their ilk, generally, are a complete and utter waste of time and a complete crock. Period. Witness "blynd," above. His "comments" speak for themselves.

I do not include in "blynd's" category third-party recruiters who seek out and recruit high-powered, six-figure and higher, $2,000 suit-wearing big cheeses to run their Fortune 500 clients. Of course, quality of these individuals can vary, but I am sure this class of headhunter is generally legit and very professional. Their clients and recruits wouldn't stand for anything less.

Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado said: Bullsh!t. You haven't heard of much, have you, "blynd" boy? Are you calling me a liar? That is a a personal attack. I can give you the name of the agency, its location, and month and year it pushed that contract at me, "blynd" boy.

Moreover, personal attacks, such as you have just used, are a logical fallacy. Inept and stupid people, such as you, "blynd" boy, attack the person when they cannot overcome the logic or facts of the person's argument. If you're going to discuss an issue, discuss the issue.

As far as rabble-rousing goes, "blynd" boy, don't throw stones if you live in a glass house.

You are truly a piece of work, "blynd" boy. Grow up.

HA! I love the way this genius flies off the handle about a perceived personal attack (and, sorry, but I still believe you're just making stuff up because it's getting you a captive audience here) and then you go on to attack me personally! So not only are you an unemployed liar, you are also a hypocrit. Face it displaced. You are not seriously seeking a job, you are just wallowing in your entitlement issues and wondering why no one is offering you a dream job, never feeling that you have to EARN it. I have a feeling we will be seeing you on this forum spewing your nonsense for a LONG TIME.

Dirty Dozen? War movie?

DontBeBlynd in Los Angeles, California said: HA! I love the way this genius flies off the handle about a perceived personal attack (and, sorry, but I still believe you're just making stuff up because it's getting you a captive audience here) and then you go on to attack me personally! So not only are you an unemployed liar, you are also a <hypocrit>. Face it displaced. You are not seriously seeking a job, you are just wallowing in your entitlement issues and wondering why no one is offering you a dream job, never feeling that you have to EARN it. I have a feeling we will be seeing you on this forum spewing your nonsense for a LONG TIME.

Don't you just love it, folks? By the way, son, the word is spelled "hypcrite." If you're gonna use a word, at least spell it correctly.

No, I'm not a genius. But I have a 129 IQ, putting me in the "high superior" range.

No personal attack against you, son. Perhaps the truth is hitting you a little bit too close.

Got news for you, son. Calling another poster is a personal attack, which is barred by Indeed's Terms of Service. The bigger picture, son, is your personal attacks prove you don't have a leg to stand on and you have no cred.

Never said I was entitled to anything, son. Except for two brief part-time jobs every job I've had during forty years and in three careers I got on my own, WITHOUT help from any agency.

Give me your e-mail address, son, and I'll gladly give you the name of the agency that pushed the adhesion contract at me.

Don't you just love it, folks? By the way, son, the word is spelled "hypOcrite." If you're gonna use a word, at least spell it correctly.

No, I'm not a genius. But I have a 129 IQ, putting me in the "high superior" range.

No personal attack against you, son. Perhaps the truth is hitting you a little bit too close.

Got news for you, son. Calling another poster is a personal attack, which is barred by Indeed's Terms of Service. The bigger picture, son, is your personal attacks prove you don't have a leg to stand on and you have no cred.

Never said I was entitled to anything, son. Except for two brief part-time jobs every job I've had during forty years and in three careers I got on my own, WITHOUT help from any agency.

Give me your e-mail address, son, and I'll gladly give you the name of the agency that pushed the adhesion contract at me.

Hey Blynd,

I'm just curious, what kind of qualifications do you have to place professionals as a Recruiter? (example: maybe a 4 yr. degree in Human Resource Mgmt, any professional certificates earned relating to recruiting, years of professional recruiting experience, attend any Chamber of Commerce meetings to keep updated as to skills business leaders seek and what they don't get out of new hires, any alphabet letters after your name on your business card, any professional affiliations, periodically read trade journals in your field of expertise, etc.) I'm just curious, not trying to be a wiseguy here...................................

Clearly, "blynd" has the requisite maturity, manner, insight, astuteness and, most of all, empathy and professionalism to be a wonderful headhunter. It comes out in his "writings."

Also, Dean, work history. He didn't mention that his last job was bagging groceries in Lucky's.

I think "blynd" is very well qualified to be a headhunter, Dean. Don't you agree?

Got news for you, son. Calling another poster a liar is a personal attack, which is barred by Indeed's Terms of Service. The bigger picture, son, is your personal attacks prove you don't have a leg to stand on and you have no cred.

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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado said: Got news for you, son. Calling another poster a liar is a personal attack, which is barred by Indeed's Terms of Service. The bigger picture, son, is your personal attacks prove you don't have a leg to stand on and you have no cred.

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Wow. Watching Displaced come completely unwound should give you all some insight as to why he is likely being avoided by agencies...and why he is unemployed.

DontBeBlynd in Los Angeles, California said: Wow. Watching Displaced come completely unwound should give you all some insight as to why he is likely being avoided by agencies...and why he is unemployed.

In the words of Maxwell Smart, you really know how to hurt a guy. No unwound here, "blynd." Just the truth to counter your idiocy.

I get lots of e-mails from agencies, "blynd," so there goes your argument that agencies are avoiding me. I refuse to deal with their baloney. Oh, wait, "blynd," that's right: I am a liar.

How 'bout answering Dean's questions, "blynd"? Oh, wait, you don't have answers! Only silly, immature, empty invective.

Once again, grow up, "blynd."

I agree with all these complaints about this Company. I was treated so rudely after completing a on-line lengthy job application, they made an appointment for me to come in and guess what at the last 1/2 hr before I was to go to the appointment they canceled on me! Then 2 days later they repetitive called my home leaving several messages for me to call to come in for an appt. I did only to be sitting there for 1 1/2 hrs before seeing the senior representative. She spent approx four minutes and yes I mean 4 minutes with me. She rudely cut me off, and when I asked about all the jobs that are listed that I would qualify for with my job skills she told me - "You know competition is high right now", just keep looking for work on your own.

It made me feel like a fool going in there and wasting my time and getting my hopes up for getting to get at least an interview and a job. I am a professional and have worked for companies for years, one for almost 8 years, another 6 years, but she has no work right now. Why all the advertising!!!!! They are liars and preying on people desperate for a job! The president of the company and the BBB should know about there practices. They are phonies and are a front maybe for people they have "favorites" that they give these good jobs to. I suspect I won't get anything from them, leaving me in tears because work is hard to come by here in California, unemployment is rising and I will be out on the streets and unable to pay my rent if I don't get a job soon.

They should be ashamed and they are taking advantage of desperate people that are "out of work"!!!!! I will make sure I tell everyone I know about this company and "their policies". NO JOBS ISSUED HERE SHOULD BE THERE LOGO!!! Evidently they have no jobs. I wrote corporate but they have not responded! Crooks!!!!!

Hey guys, just as an FYI, employment agencies can't guarantee employment. You may be totally qualified for a position, but if a client likes another resume better than yours, then you don't get the job. If you think that you're overqualified for a position and you apply for it anyway, why would a recruiter submit you for that job when you'll just leave once something you ARE qualified for comes along? They would much rather submit someone who is qualified for a position who will stay than someone who is over-qualified that won't. I know that the job market is bad right now; it's hard on everyone INCLUDING recruiters. It's hard for them to find jobs to place people in because of the economy. I know that many recruiters tell people not to "put all of their eggs in one basket," meaning to continue to look for jobs and not

Voyager in Maryland said: If you think that you're overqualified for a position and you apply for it anyway, why would a recruiter submit you for that job when you'll just leave once something you ARE qualified for comes along? They would much rather submit someone who is qualified for a position who will stay than someone who is over-qualified that won't.

How do they know that for sure?? That sounds like an assumption. You know what "assume" means, don't you? Headhunters and employers do a damn good job of assuming per your description.

I also don't buy employers' malarkey that they know automatically that after hire so-called "overqualified" candidates will start looking for something better. Some people are just happy to have a job. Moreover, wouldn't these employers rather have someone who can go right to work instead of breaking in a less experienced person? Don't bother answering - it's a rhetorical question with the answer being "no." Not to mention that "overqualified" is secret code for age discrimination.

I agree that headhunters, or anyone, for that matter, cannot guarantee employment. But headhunters lie. Perhaps you've heard how they will fawn over a candidate and tell that person he/she is "perfect for the job," etc., ad infinitum, ad nauseam, with special emphasis on the nauseam. They promise to send over one's resume to their client and promise to call by a date and time certain, only to renege on these promises. Not to mention the gross disrespect they exhibit to candidates.

Stay away from these idiots. Apply to companies directly.

Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado said: How do they know that for sure?? That sounds like an assumption. You know what "assume" means, don't you?
I also don't buy employers' malarkey that they know automatically that after hire so-called "overqualified" candidates will start looking for something better. Some people are just happy to have a job. Moreover, wouldn't these employers rather have someone who can go right to work instead of breaking in a less experienced person? Don't bother answering - it's a rhetorical question with the answer being "no." Not to mention that "overqualified" is secret code for age discrimination.

Yes, I do know what 'assume' means. Please don't insult me. Also, when I say that recruiters believe that overqualified candidates will look for something better if you place them in something they're qualified for, it means that if you place an executive admin in a receptionist job, they're probably not going to stay long. Sure, they'll be happy to have a job, but they're probably more likely to be looking for something else that is more in their pay scale and more in their job description (ie, more advanced duties.) I think that you're placing too much emphasis on the age discrimination argument. I don't think that's the case at all when you're working with recruiters. You go into the office, and you have to take tests over Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc., right? Those test scores don't lie. They don't change based on your age.

Voyager in Maryland said: I do know what 'assume' means.

Assume, as in "ass," "u," "me."

Voyager in Maryland said: [W]hen I say that recruiters believe that overqualified candidates will look for something better if you place them in something they're qualified for, it means that if you place an executive admin in a receptionist job, they're probably not going to stay long. Sure, they'll be happy to have a job, but they're probably more likely to be looking for something else that is more in their pay scale and more in their job description (i.e., more advanced duties.)

What I'm talking about are companies that may be looking for someone with, e.g., two years experience and you present with five to ten. The more experienced person is bound to know more about the job than a two-year neophyte; in fact, I dare say the more experienced person may know more about the job than the hiring manager. Yet the hiring manager ***assumes*** the more experienced/well qualified person will automatically up and leave forthwith, and will not even give that person a chance. I know; I've driven down that road. Have you?

Voyager in Maryland said: I think that you're placing too much emphasis on the age discrimination argument.

Not at all. My age discrimination emphasis is properly placed and I think you know it is. How old are you?

Continued, below....

Voyager in Maryland said: I don't think that's the case at all when you're working with recruiters. You go into the office, and you have to take tests over Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc., right? Those test scores don't lie. They don't change based on your age.

Your test score argument is a red herring. One can have sterling test scores but when your age is determined you will suffer discrimination.

Seems that companies don't like older workers because they ***assume*** they will want more money solely because they are older. Companies also don't want older workers because they drive up group health insurance premiums. Finally, they don't want older workers because they just may vest in their 401-K or other retirement program and drive up those costs.

Higher health insurance premiums and 401-K vesting are facts, Voyager. No ***assumptions*** here.

As I read these forums and the comments people have posted, I think "wow, I can see why these people aren't employed". You all have entitlement issues and bring very little to the table other than bad attitudes. When you grow some humility, cultivate stability, and most importantly DEVELOP A WORK ETHIC, perhaps a company will hire you, or a recruiter will be willing to stick their neck out and find you something. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND STOP BLAMING OTHERS FOR YOUR FAILURES. Recruiting firms don't have underground laboratories to manufacture your dream job for you. If you're not employed you shouldn't even be wasting your time posting here. You should be looking for a job!

Spoken like a true headhunter. More self-serving baloney from "blynd" boy.

Take your own advice, "blynd." You should grow some humility and some empathy for jobseekers. Without jobseekers, "blynd," you have no cannon fodder for your "clients" and you lessen your opportunities to collect a commission. Of course, it is realized jobseekers are nothing but beef on the hoof to you headhunters.

Finally, "blynd," concern yourself with your time first before you concern yourself with others' time. In the meantime, you are to be commended for toning down your acerbic rhetoric and your bad attitude.

Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado said: Assume, as in "ass," "u," "me." What I'm talking about are companies that may be looking for someone with, e.g., two years experience and you present with five to ten. The more experienced person is bound to know more about the job than a two-year neophyte; in fact, I dare say the more experienced person may know more about the job than the hiring manager. Yet the hiring manager ***assumes*** the more experienced/well qualified person will automatically up and leave forthwith, and will not even give that person a chance. I know; I've driven down that road. Have you? Not at all. My age discrimination emphasis is properly placed and I think you know it is. How old are you?

So are you saying that every single company that you have applied with has turned you down because of your age?

You are not answering my question. How old are you?

I think you know that companies never give reasons for turning down applicants, but I'd bet the ranch I've been turned down because of age.

deansuraci in Cornwall On Hudson, New York said: Hey Blynd,

I'm just curious, what kind of qualifications do you have to place professionals as a Recruiter? (example: maybe a 4 yr. degree in Human Resource Mgmt, any professional certificates earned relating to recruiting, years of professional recruiting experience, attend any Chamber of Commerce meetings to keep updated as to skills business leaders seek and what they don't get out of new hires, any alphabet letters after your name on your business card, any professional affiliations, periodically read trade journals in your field of expertise, etc.) I'm just curious, not trying to be a wiseguy here...................................

Still waiting for an answer.............

Howzit going, Dean?

Don't hold your breath for "blynd's" answer.

Doing ok Displaced, how bout you?

Hoping I get a second interview with a local Gas & Electric Company. I did pretty well on first interview.

Same-old, same-old.

That would be great if you get a job with the power company. As always, best of luck!

Dear Blynd,

You always seem so stressed out and angry on this forum. Maybe you need a new job. I know just the people that can help you out. They are called HeadHunters. They are wonderful & caring people. They find people like you jobs. (FOR FREE TOO)!!!

Some helpful tips for you before you see a HeadHunter.
1)Never tell them the truth that you are looking to change jobs because you cannot stand your boss. Instead, tell them you are bored with the work you do and need a new challenge.
2)If by chance you get fired from your job, again, never tell them this. Unfortunately, they will think that there is something WRONG with you. This is not true. Many people I know have been fired or force to resign. My friend Donny (Donald Rumsfeld) was force to resign from his govt job. Another friend of mine Alberto Gonzales (an attorney) was also force to resign from his job. I know you have never heard of my friends, but, they are real people just like you and me. Resign is actually a code word for FIRED by the way. Some others who I know - Willie Randolph, Deborah Norville, Laura Dhue, Rosie O'Donnell,....
3)If you have been out of work for awhile, this is a BIG red flag to them. So, again, lie. Most people I know don't want to settle for just anything so they stay unemployed until the right opportunity comes about or financially they have to go back. My friend Mr. Matt Lauer was out of work for 16 months. Partly because, as he tells it, he didn't want to settle for just anything.
4) Job qualifications: Always tell them that you have ALL
the requirements for the job. Even if this is not true. Otherwise, they will not let you interview for the great positions. Most of their clients are a bit anal in their demands. They seem to want Gods rather than dedicated good decent hard-working dynamic individuals. Anyhow, the Gods are not really Gods anyway. They are usually others who have lied about their own qualifications. Like you Blynd for instance. (My other friend,...

I bet it's your boss Blynd, right. You have a terrible boss to work for. That is what makes you so angry. Just make sure you don't say this to your HeadHunter. My friend had a terrible boss, I think he said the boss's name was Leona Hemsley, something like that. She owned a rundown motel. He got ulcers everyday from working for this person. But again, never tell the HeadHunter the truth. They will not understand this.

As always Good luck Blynd in your job search and please do use a HeadHunter, they will really make your life easier.

Your Friend Always,

Dean

Oh, I forgot to mention age discrimination and HeadHunters. What to do if your approaching 50. Oh well, I'll save that for another time.

Again,

Love and Kisses,

Dean

Grrreeattt posts, Dean!!!! I love it!! I second your excellent remarks one hundred percent! Absolute classics! I wish I had written them.

You have seen my writings about how a headhunter pushed a contract at me for a fee-paid position years ago. That adhesion contract (which you may remember from paralegal school) would have bound me for her fee had I terminated from her client. So, sometimes, headhunters don't always place candidates for free.

Once more, Dean, bravo!!! Hope you get the power company job.

deansuraci in Cornwall, New York said: 2)If by chance you get fired from your job, again, never tell them this. Unfortunately, they will think that there is something WRONG with you. This is not true. Many people I know have been fired or force to resign. My friend Donny (Donald Rumsfeld) was force to resign from his govt job. Another friend of mine Alberto Gonzales (an attorney) was also force to resign from his job. I know you have never heard of my friends, but, they are real people just like you and me. Resign is actually a code word for FIRED by the way. Some others who I know - Willie Randolph, Deborah Norville, Laura Dhue, Rosie O'Donnell,....

3)If you have been out of work for awhile, this is a BIG red flag to them. So, again, lie. Most people I know don't want to settle for just anything so they stay unemployed until the right opportunity comes about or financially they have to go back. My friend Mr. Matt Lauer was out of work for 16 months. Partly because, as he tells it, he didn't want to settle for just anything.
4) Job qualifications: Always tell them that you have ALL
the requirements for the job. Even if this is not true. Otherwise, they will not let you interview for the great positions. Most of their clients are a bit anal in their demands. They seem to want Gods rather than dedicated good decent hard-working dynamic individuals. Anyhow, the Gods are not really Gods anyway. They are usually others who have lied about their own qualifications.

ROFLFAO!!!!! It's too much!!!! Too funny!! And, sadly, so true.

Kudos again, Dean.