On Thu, Feb 20, 2003 at 03:09:12PM +1100, Matt wrote: > > | It's completely unreasonable for such companies to dictate to the people > | who they depend on for their mere existence (the technical talent) and > | discriminate against those who don't happen to use their (poor) choice > | of internal documentation > > > You have to show these recruiters that you can bend, they're looking for
I don't think so - they have to demonstrate to you that it is worth your time dealing with them. I automatically don't bother with recruiters who insist on a particular format. When those recruiters who bother to explain the problem -- "I need to replace your contacts details" -- I send them a custom resume with the appropriate details removed. If I wanted them to edit my resume, I'd have them write it. > flexibility in the "technoical talent" of candidates and besides don't most > open sorce office suites have the option to read/write .doc, .xls etc. > format? Irrespective of what a particular office suite is capable, a recrutier who can't explain why they want what they want isn't worth your time. You should also note who they are and ensure you don't deal with them when you are looking for people either. Regards, Anand -- `` We are shaped by our thoughts, we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. '' -- Buddha, The Dhammapada -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
