Same Old Crap
Hello all, this week has been pretty typical of the last few weeks. A few days ago I had 3 interviews in one day. I also visited Robert Half on Tuesday in downtown Tampa and was really unimpressed overall. The secretary was like we can’t place you until we have your identification. I have been doing consulting work for years and there is no guarantee than any headhunter can place you.
They sometimes can provide you the leads but you have to make the best of them. You could just as easily get a job from a small local headhunter as well as the big guys. You do not need my identification before placing me sorry. I’ve also heard about Robert Half needing to bring in 15 or so people a week. Resume fishing at best.
I also had a initial phone interview (non technical) with a company in Tallahassee that suggested if I want a better chance I should keep my rates down. She than rambled on about the economy. Blah blah. I am not asking for a fortune all I want is fair market value. Some companies are trying to use the economy as a excuse to get skilled labor for cheap.
Now, I wonder just what type of company this would be to work for. I’m wondering after I have the technical phone interview today and I get offered it should I run? Or should I just take it as a throw away job until something better comes along. I’m edging toward the 2nd choice if nothing close comes by soon.
Friday, April 16th, 2010