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So, let me ask you this:
A Recruiter calls you (during these tough economic times) and asks you if you would "be open to discuss an opportunity if it were clearly superior to what [you're] doing now".
Would you say yes or no? My guess is that most people would say yes. I know I would.
The next thing out of my mouth would probably be, "what's the job?" Closely followed by "what's the salary range?" I have four cats to feed. I don't mess around.
Let's say the Recruiter's answer is, "Could you please give me a quick overview of your background, and I’ll then give you a quick overview of the job? If it seems mutually interesting we can schedule some time to talk in-depth."
HOLD UP, YO. Last time I checked, you called me.
So, let's say I ignore that bit of subterfuge and go onto "what's the salary range?"
He answers, “Before I tell you that, I’d like you to think about the best jobs you’ve ever held, those that gave you the most personal satisfaction. Were the reasons they were the best due to the amount of money you were making or due to the work you were doing?....Now, if the job I’m representing offered you a chance to maximize your personal satisfaction plus offered a competitive compensation, wouldn’t it make sense to at least discuss it for 5-10 minutes?”
For real? Did you find my number in the phone book? Is this the Air Force again? I told you guys when I was 18 that I wasn't interested and it still stands.
Wait, is this Crank Yankers? Am I actually talking to a celebrity?
No, friends. You're talking to a Recruiter that follows the advice of Lou Adler's latest article on ere.net.
Be sure not to skip the comments section, where Lou informs Ask A Manager's Alison Green that
- The recruiter is *suddenly* well known.
- The candidate is *suddenly* only one that would be interested in an executive position.
- "Top performers" would listen to this spiel (so, is he insinuating that AAM is not a top performer? BAH!)
- "Bad" recruiters come across crass when they use these tactics, but "good" ones come across as professional.
How would you respond to this Recruiter?
Cross posted at HR Wench
