Normally I think it's a bad idea to comment negatively on jobs posts -- in spite of the possible discomfort with the text, this recruiter may have great leads.
But since we're talking about it -- I think it's a culture thing. I deal with a middle man to get work, and he works both the sales and technical sides. When we're in a meeting with a client, and he's in sales mode, he uses a lot of this type of lingo at times, and many clients really like it -- almost a standard form of communication for some owners/entrepeneurs/investors. Of course, marketing this way to techs just makes many of us kinda suspicious. OTOH, if they're looking for something beyond pure tech, it might be a requirement of the gig to be able to deal in this type of communication environment. Steve In a message dated 7/17/2009 9:31:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, aditya....@gmail.com writes: Yeah i gotta take my word back too if "hyperboles" are the issue. I'm tired too, people looking to hire innovative guys should come up with innovative job descriptions aswell. I guess most recruiters simply send the job descriptions given to them by founders/hiring managers of the companies, who inturn get it from some blog post of some other startups that starts every job opening with "are you a rockstar developer" or "ready to change the world" Change the world, yeah right why not, on every <?php tag i open..;-) On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 6:47 PM, Matthew Knight<m...@reconstrukt.com> wrote: > Nah, you're reaching. But keep 'em coming anyway, this list is sometimes a bit on the dry side. > > Cheers > Matt > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Web [mailto:webmies...@gmail.com] > Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 9:10 AM > To: Matthew Knight; Aditya > Cc: jobs@lists.nyphp.org > Subject: Re: [nyphp-jobs] Senior PHP5 developer - Social media > > Matt, there is a line about "Social Media", true. > > Texting is considered social media too. Am I the only one who is tired of > these job listings with hyperbole? > > You all have a nice day. > > Rob > > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Matthew Knight" <m...@reconstrukt.com> > Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 8:36 AM > To: "Aditya" <aditya....@gmail.com>; "Web" <webmies...@gmail.com> > Cc: <jobs@lists.nyphp.org> > Subject: RE: [nyphp-jobs] Senior PHP5 developer - Social media > >> Yeah, Rob, you don’t even make sense. There isn’t even a line about >> needing to be "passionate about texting " in the rec. >> >> I love wiseass remarks but at least make sure they, you know, *correlate* >> to something. >> >> Matt >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: jobs-boun...@lists.nyphp.org [mailto:jobs-boun...@lists.nyphp.org] >> On Behalf Of Aditya >> Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 8:02 AM >> To: Web >> Cc: jobs@lists.nyphp.org >> Subject: Re: [nyphp-jobs] Senior PHP5 developer - Social media >> >> Rob, >> >> I feel i am not the only one who thinks your wise cracks are not >> really required most times. >> >> Adi >> >> On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 4:40 PM, Web<webmies...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Ms. Hansbury, >>> >>> I am so passionate about texting that I won't have any time to be an >>> innovative leader. Ooops, gotta run, text message coming in... >>> >>> >>> Rob >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Kainne Hansbury >>> Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 12:54 AM >>> To: jobs@lists.nyphp.org >>> Subject: [nyphp-jobs] Senior PHP5 developer - Social media >>> Talented PHP / LAMP Developer with a passion for Social Media needed for >>> an >>> innovative leader in the NY Technology Community! >>> >>> We have done significant work with this client resulting in the placement >>> of >>> 5 individuals over the past 12 months, including two members of the >>> current >>> technology team. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned PHP5 >>> developer >>> with good communication skills and an interest in the world of social >>> technology / media. You'll be working across a range of projects and be >>> expected to keep a number of balls in the air as you work on a diverse >>> set >>> of challenges. >>> >>> The culture of this firm is perhaps their strongest selling point. Their >>> rampant success and solid revenue growth doesn't hurt either. This is a >>> chance to work with a tight-knit crew in a relaxed, organized setting. >>> This >>> is a group that works and plays well together. They're led by a >>> management >>> team with a track record of success in the online world, and their >>> current >>> investors are made up of some of the most respected names in the >>> business. >>> >>> Submit your resume today for immediate consideration on this full time on >>> site opportunity. Candidates should have a track record of permanent >>> employment and sponsorship is not available with this company. >>> >>> >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> >>> >>> Kainne E. 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