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I previously posted a rant and a bit of a story telling article about some of my horrible experiences with recruiters. Well about a month ago I had yet another experience. I give to you the proof. I was sitting at home  and I received this email. (shortened to just useful excerpts) Hello Erik, Trust you are doing well. I just left you a Voice Mail. Please let me know if you are interested in the position bellow by sending me your resume. I will call you to further discuss.. Web Developer III Location: Orlando, FL Job Type: Contract Duration: 9 months Rate: Open .. long position...

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After writing my previous rant about recruiters titled Trapped in Recruiter Hell. I decided that it might be beneficial for me to compile a list of tips for dealing with recruiters to alleviate some of the hassles. There are several mistakes I see people make, or things that contractors just aren't aware of before jumping in to a contract position. Is It Really A Good Opportunity? When looking at any job offer through a recruiting firm the first and foremost thing to remember is that recruiters are sales people. Despite what any recruiter says, they are not out for your best interest. They...

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This day and age its nearly impossible for anyone in the IT field to not have run ins with a head hunter at one point or another. Many employers have moved to the try before you buy philosophy. Get the expert in there doing work for a few months and see how things turn out. This interaction irritates me quite frequently. Who am I kidding it irritates me about 90% of the time. Dealing with these people is rarely a good experience. Never Ending Phone Calls & Emails First and foremost you have to deal with the never ending calls from about 30 of these places at a time. That of course...

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