I'd like to ask a favor of all of the recruiters and others on the list that
post jobs to do something for me and, really, for all of the list members and
anybody that contacts them regarding the offered position.
When somebody takes the time from their day to inquire further about the
position being offered ...
<OR>
When somebody earnestly applies for said position - contacting you via e-mail,
sending you their résumé, their history, their contact information and any/all
other information that may be deemed appropriate to send...
... could you (Mr. or Ms. Recruiter, HR Manager, EDI professional, etc.) do
them the courtesy of at least ACKNOWLEDGING what they have done...? Could you
at least have the common & professional courtesy to say "Thank you for your
interest in said position, it has been filled" or "thank you for your interest
in said position, we will review your submission and contact you later, if
needed" or - well - SOMETHING - to let us KNOW what is going on...? Instead of
just leaving us out here in a void of not-knowing a thing...?
It would be a professional step in your dealings with anybody - everybody - on
this list and in other places where you may advertise, offer, submit, place and
present the job opportunity (whether temporary, contract or permanent).
Sorry to put this out there, but I had to vent. I (for one) am tired of
contacting somebody about something they are offering and to be so rudely
ignored.
Yes, I know that you may receive dozens - hundreds - THOUSANDS - of
applications and résumés each and ever time you post a job. But for crying out
loud - as a professional courtesy - as a COMMON COURTESY - let the person know
- even with a simple form letter - let them know that at least you received
their information.
It would be appreciated. Thank you.
Craig Dunham
Bear Necessities Computing
EDI Sherpa
Author/blogger
RetailEDI.com
EDITalk.com
PS - yes, I realize that this may make me "persona non-grata" in your eyes, but
still. It had to be said.
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