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'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!! -
Am I the only one who has no patience with lazy recruiters?
Just had a call with someone who wanted to know my address (it's on the cv), my DOB (it's on the cv) and my visa status (it's on the cv).
I know I shouldnt but end up putting the phone down.Comment
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Originally posted by SchumiStars View PostAm I the only one who has no patience with lazy recruiters?
Just had a call with someone who wanted to know my address (it's on the cv), my DOB (it's on the cv) and my visa status (it's on the cv).
I know I shouldnt but end up putting the phone down.Last edited by BigDataPro; 1 February 2024, 10:27.Comment
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Originally posted by SchumiStars View PostAm I the only one who has no patience with lazy recruiters?
Just had a call with someone who wanted to know my address (it's on the cv), my DOB (it's on the cv) and my visa status (it's on the cv).
I know I shouldnt but end up putting the phone down.
At the end of the say it's up to you how to react. Do you want the job? Then fill in the form and hope you get lucky.
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Originally posted by BigDataPro View Post
I would never put my Address, DOB details in my CV. Not only they are unnecessary but also makes you vulnerable to identity theft.Comment
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Originally posted by Unix View Post
I wouldn't put my DOB, let them think im a 20 something rock star programmer, till the interview that is.Comment
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Originally posted by Fraidycat View Post
I had a HR person last year use tricks like please provide details of all your degrees including the year . Which i think was just them want to know my age without asking directly.Comment
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Originally posted by PerfectStorm View PostWith every year, I grow more cynical. Just seen this job ad.
Imagine being the person who wrote this. Wonder if anything of any tangible value has ever been delivered there?Comment
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Originally posted by Fraidycat View Post
I had a HR person last year use tricks like please provide details of all your degrees including the year . Which i think was just them want to know my age without asking directly.Comment
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Originally posted by SchumiStars View PostAm I the only one who has no patience with lazy recruiters?
Just had a call with someone who wanted to know my address (it's on the cv), my DOB (it's on the cv) and my visa status (it's on the cv).
I know I shouldnt but end up putting the phone down.
Two big faux pas that's not going to help you when it lands with a recruiter.
I wonder how many other things are wrong with your CV if you are making those basic mistakes.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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