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12.30.2002
The Usual In-Box Debris
Dear XXX:
I am not able to relocate at this time, or at any future time. This is clearly stated in my profile on monster.com. And even if I were, my qualifications should be enough for any company; I am a well-known ------ ------, with a successful track record of on-time/on-budget deployments and continuous employment. The job market is having a bit of a downturn, for sure, but it could never become so difficult that I would submit to the indignity of a handwriting analysis; spurious "science" at best - and certainly of dubious value. See (http://www.ntskeptics.org/1989/1989mayjune/mayjune1989.htm#pseudoscience) or (http://skepdic.com/graphol.html ). If you are spending your company's money on this, it's a waste. Furthermore, graphology bears little resemblance to the Myers-Briggs Inventory, which IS firmly rooted in the science of psychology. For the record, I am an ENTJ, which would explain my assertive, factual, and methodical response.
I'm not trying to flame you with this email. I want you to be successful, because recruiters who can place (lots of) people are a geek like me's best friend. The faxed resumes/responses thing is a real turn off - faxing is very last century and considered a red flag among techies. If your potential employer can't handle Word documents and e-mail attachments, what are you going to have to work with once you arrive at the client site? Is IT going to hand you a Windows 95 box your first day there? One last bit of advice as to your AOL address; this is another SERIOUS red flag among techies. Why do you not have an email address with your company's domain? Generally, I do not respond to such requests, because they can be scams and often are. At the very least, a reputable and successful agency has its own e-mail server. But I digress.
Good luck filling the position (you're going to need it).
Regards,
Shocking Pink
-----Original Message-----
From: XXX(@aol.com)
Sent: Sometime All Too Recently
To: Shocking Pink
Subject: Your Monster Resume - ------ ------ Position
Dear Candidate:
While searching Monster's database, we came across your resume. Your background is of interest to us.
We are a major software tools company in need of a ------ in charge of ------ ------ development and design areas. You will manage and coordinate data quality and information/data resources. In addition, you will coordinate and manage data standards and data quality initiatives. [Position description truncated for relevance.]
Salary is commensurate with experience. The position is based in Lexington, MA.
While your background is of interest to us, for you to be considered for this opportunity, we will need more information. Specifically, we would like you to take the Thomas-Jung Type Indicator (TJTI). It is a simple, 10-minute exercise that will determine your personality type. Its roots are based in Myers-Briggs, but the TJTI greatly expands on the Myers-Briggs profile. To retrieve a free copy of the test, please go to www.TJTI.com.
After completing the test, please fax it back to me at --- --- ---- along with another copy of your resume. I look forward to your response.
Regards,
XXX
Human Resources
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