Hmm, looks like he tailors his pitch according to the group. I guess this is a Linux sys admin group according to the email Mr Elroy sent me.
Chris ----- Original Message ---- From: Chris Penn <[email protected]> To: [email protected]; SoCal LUG Users List <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:04:56 PM Subject: Re: [LinuxUsers] [Fwd: Re: Your information on socallinux.org] This is not the first time Mr. Elroy has done this http://groups.google.com/group/3dstudiomax/browse_thread/thread/fe5a8995232d5055 On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 6:01 PM, Roger E. Rustad, Jr <[email protected]> wrote: > And here is what Lee wrote me. > > (I also reported them to Spamcop) > > Roger, > What you say has a lot of merit. > I have been informed that this was a practice that has been looked down > upon by many is your group. And I sent a formal apology to Chris Louden > whom I am told has already spoke with my Manager, Actually this is not a > "practice" of anyone at TEKsystems and I will see that it will not > become one. > Again, I apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. > > Lee McElroy > > > > > ________________________________ > > Lee McElroy Recruiter > 2424 SE Bristol St. Suite 200 > Newport Beach, CA. 92660 > 888.818.9699 T 949.417.4821 > F 949.417.4893 > http://www.teksystems.com > ________________________________ > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Roger E. Rustad, Jr [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 2:31 PM > To: McElroy, Lee > Subject: Re: Your information on socallinux.org > > Hi Lee, > > I'm sorry, but I'm unclear how this is different from spamming. > > You (to my understanding) harvested all of our email addresses and then > sent us all unsolicited email. Other recruiters we deal with are often > sensitive to listserv / LUG culture and ask the LUG organizers what is > the best way to pass on a job (have another person in the LUG forward, > send to a separate listserv for jobs, etc). > > Is harvesting emails off listservs standard practice for Teksystems? If > > so, may I please get the name of your manager? > > Roger > > McElroy, Lee wrote: >> >> >> >> >> Hi, >> >> My name is Lee McElroy, I am a Technical Recruiter with TEKsystems in >> Newport Beach CA., I noticed your name and information on >> socallinux.org and rather than corrupt the integrity of that list I >> thought it would be best to contact you directly. I have a rather >> interesting position available for a Sr Linux Administrator, Located > in >> Aliso Viejo, CA. and pays a salary up to 90,000 a year. A brief >> description follows, If you or any one you may know would be > interested >> please conatct me at 949-417-4821. >> >> This companyis in the midst of a serious growth session, they make the > >> application that is used in the GPS systems on cell phones. Thier >> biggest client is Verizon Wireless as well as Alltell, AT&T, YP Mobile > >> and Sprint. They offer Stock Options, Two weeks vacation the first >> year,Matching 401K, Ten paid holidays a year and a great Health ins. > plan. >> >> Below is a brief description, again if you or some one you know might > be >> interested plaese call. >> >> Title: Sr. Linux System Administrator >> >> Responsibilities: >> >> -Responsible for daily operational support. >> >> -Administer all Linux servers (mainly RHEL), including creation of >> shell scripts to cover system admin tasks >> >> -Management of Open Source packages, including Apache and PostgreSQL >> >> -Work with other team members to support all QA, Staging and > production >> environments >> >> - Perform routine database administration (backups, archiving) >> >> - Manage the deployment, configuration, monitoring, maintenance, >> upgrade, and upport of all IT systems, including servers, network and >> telecom equipment, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software, and >> peripherals. >> >> - Recommend upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment >> >> -Review, evaluate, recommend and develop objectives, policies and >> procedures to ensure that systems are meeting the needs of business >> functions. >> >> -Perform LAN administration, including working with switches. Document > >> and maintain system and network information, including software > inventory. >> >> This companyis in the midst of a serious growth session, they offer 2 >> different Heal Their largest client is Verizon Wireless. They have > been >> hiring a lot over the past two months. Growing company >> >> Thank you, >> >> Lee >> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> *Lee McElroy Recruiter* >> 2424 SE Bristol St. Suite 200 >> >> Newport Beach, CA. 92660 >> >> 888.818.9699 T 949.417.4821 >> F 949.417.4893 * >> http://www.teksystems.com <http://www.teksystems.com/>* >> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> This electronic mail (including any attachments) may contain > information >> that is privileged, confidential, and/or otherwise protected from >> disclosure to anyone other than its intended recipient(s). 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