Welcome to my new blog world. I will endeavour to keep this timely and topical, at least from my POV.
You may reasonably expect musings … okay, blitherings … on software, consulting, psychology, archaeology, anthropology, classics, writing, dating … I’ll try to stay away from politics though (I know you are crushed). I can reasonably be accused of being involved in all of them …
Can a podcast be far behind? Probably not.
Brief rant … how is it that technology recruiters are either absolutely brilliant, or completely inept and arrogant? I showed up at a professional staffing firm that has been in the business for decades to do paper work and have a brief interview. Mind you, this is after a wonderful interview with a colleague from another office of this firm some 50 miles away. Initially, I didn’t want to work with this agency, because they are generalists who just happen to work with technology professionals. After my conversation with the original recruiter, I was moved to reconsider
Huge mistake – the replicant who sat with me came in unprepared and not competent in their supposed field of expertise: placing technology consultants. This indiviual couldn’t articulate what they wanted, and when they tried, it turned out they already had it in their very hands.
The big “selling point” I was supposed to be thrilled about was that when a position was found for me, I wouldn’t have to interview – I would just go. As if the interview is just about the hiring manager liking the consultant! What grand arrogance!
Needless to say, I shall not be working with this individual.
To the wonderful staffing professionals who are out there and who have helped me over the years, I thank you. It’s events like this that remind me how valuable/invaluable you really are …
Well, I must be off to the realm of writing, reading, and phones. More tomorrow
