6 Ways to Annoy a Recruiter

You finally got a phone call from a recruiter. The job sounds fantastic. You're excited and optimistic. So don't blow it by making these 6 mistakes listed in a Monster.com Career Advice article. I've listed the 6 types of unproductive activities, with my own observations added.

Do NOT make these errors:

1. Flirting with the recruiter.

It's a bad idea to hit on a recruiter, ask them for a date, or make sexual innuendos. That makes you seem romantically desperate and unprofessional.

2. Trying to be cute, using texting slang or resume gimmicks.

Get attention for your skills, not your silliness. You might be able to goof around with co-workers a bit once you're hired, but to present yourself as a comedian is not going to score many points. Texting slang is not appropriate for business communications. A resume in a shoe, or delivered by a singing clown, is going to do you way more harm than good.

3. Bullying the recruiter.

Job seeking requires confidence based on real skills and proven track records. Being too aggressive is going to backfire. Don't try to intimidate a recruiter. Don't send bitter, ALL CAPS emails to complain about not getting the job.

4. Lying.

Fabricating details like education, work experience, awards, etc. will most likely be discovered and you'll be considered an untrustworthy applicant. Recruiters will check your resume to verify the information, so tell the truth at all times, with no exaggerations. Even if you think a statement can't be checked out, you may get a trick question related to your lie, and you'll be embarrassed at being found out.

5. Pestering.

The recruiter will not set up an interview, or send your resume to some company, just because you keep hounding him or her to do so. Begging and stalking will just make you seem unemployable because you seem obsessive, coercive, and pathetic.

6. Being apathetic or sloppy.

Making typos, using bad grammar, and sending generic cover letters makes you look like you've already given up, or don't know what the heck you're doing. Be sure to let a family member, friend, or colleague review your resume, cover letter, and other correspondence with the recruiter. They may spot something that you didn't catch.

Avoid these misguided behaviors to stay off the Non Desirable Candidates list. Yes, you can be blackballed and banned by recruiters.

Remember, recruiters are not working for you. They work for the company that is hiring. Recruiters aren't trying to find you a job. They're trying to fill a position for a company.

But if you make a good impression, the recruiter may favor you and consider you for future job openings for which you are qualified.



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http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/getting-started/six-ways-to-make-a-recruiter-hate-you/article.asp

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