Reply to: Too many applicants on Linkedin? Don't lose hope.

[NotAllThere]

FODG and, while we're on the subject, FOG too.

FODG. That's a new one.

[DoctorStrangelove]

Yeah, we know.

[courtg9000]

Glad I don't really have to care anymore.
Got two offers this week which is about right and I don't even work anymore (for those that don't know I can't work anymore, usal health for those in the know...)
Not a CV or a 3 slide PowerPoint in sight.
For what it's worth these posts have been doing the round on various forums since way before I started contracting and are still going even after I officially left (1995-2020)
Someone will take the bait or an offshore outfit will bodyshop for the client (maybe what the client wants) - It's not right but that's the way the biscuit crumbles.
I may have no choice but to back to work soon (not that it will end well - but that's another story). Actually looking forward to it in a way.
In the stuff I have done post IT contracting (2013 -2020) but still freelance and contracting (Bum on seat for some of it but not IT and a lot success or product/service combo) you need to be known to get work, they don't post on Jobserve or Indeed. It's a small world. Your next line manager will know your previous one on this stuff and will have taken a reference before they speak to you.

[northernladuk]

Wait... you don't get head-hunted? Are you cut out for this contracting malarky


Teasing btw!

No. That was on here. Cojak head hunted me but that means she was after my head so she could shrink it and add it to her necklace.

[vetran]

I'm applying at the moment and one recruiter put a gig up for a Service Operations type role with a very good outside rate. From 5 people that commented they are interested there is a book keeper, two PMs, a housing manager, a PMO and a perm service person. It's an absolute joke. No wonder agents are had to get hold of and don't want to talk to us.

Speak for yourself they feckin love me! Some even offer the going rate. I feel like NLyUK.

Linked-in & co all do tests to weed out the chancers. Luckily I do ok with the tests.

The recruiters like the over subscription it allows the pimp to claim its a very attractive role please drop your rate (or pants).
I must stop asking if the salary is for 2 days a week

Though the clients are dreamers they all want Mark Russinovich or Joel Spolsky for £30K!

I'm waiting for my first 'needs five years experience of Fabric and a body like Elle McPherson' requirement, luckily I will be working closely with Fabric in the new job, the body not so much! Those employers are still looking, so Mark & Joel obviously aren't that desperate yet.

Just accepted a nice new job that kicks me a few percent closer to the magic 99th percentile of wages.

Just fire off plenty of applications where the job suits you (there are loads in my speciality) and they are paying a sensible rate, about 1 in 5 gets back to you. Hint Employers if you can't afford the going rate drop the skills requirements. If you can then put it on the advert, I don't bother to apply unless the company is really special if there is no salary range. Hint Government agencies you need to pay about double to compete. Band 7 my arse!

Also employers if you aren't sure what you want, find a decent recruiter and have a chat. So many job descriptions are so wide you need MacGyver and Steve Jobs' love child.

[Mephisto]

I'm applying at the moment and one recruiter put a gig up for a Service Operations type role with a very good outside rate. From 5 people that commented they are interested there is a book keeper, two PMs, a housing manager, a PMO and a perm service person. It's an absolute joke. No wonder agents are had to get hold of and don't want to talk to us.

Wait... you don't get head-hunted? Are you cut out for this contracting malarky


Teasing btw!

[jamesbrown]

FODG and, while we're on the subject, FOG too.

[northernladuk]

I reported you for trolling and abuse so let's see what kind of shop they want to run. My post is no way abusive or trolling. Your comments are abusive gatekeeping.

Reporting abuse and trolling in general is a bannable offence. It's kinda what it exists for you fawning lickspittle.

[NotAllThere]

I reported you for trolling...

Yeah, we know.

[DrewG]

I was replying to JKS who posted something worthy of replying to, not some mindless tripe like the OP.

You've got the wrong context. It's nothing to do what the agent thinks. It's what youve posted to us and it's us that think you look like a pillock and have been schooled.


I've a feeling we will find out which of is trolling fairly shortly.

I reported you for trolling and abuse so let's see what kind of shop they want to run. My post is no way abusive or trolling. Your comments are abusive gatekeeping.

[northernladuk]

This was a much better reply than your first attempt. You went from a troll and an insult to actual positive engagement. It's nice to see you drop your gatekeeping once in a while.

I was replying to JKS who posted something worthy of replying to, not some mindless tripe like the OP.

I don't think the agent (internal recruitment) thinks I look like a "pillock" and she doesn't believe she 'schooled me". That's how you think about the world, always adversarial. I spoke to her and she was lovely. I am also aware most applicants are low effort, I was posting this to show the people that get upset about the amount of applicants.

You've got the wrong context. It's nothing to do what the agent thinks. It's what youve posted to us and it's us that think you look like a pillock and have been schooled.

The mods should really identify your abuse and trolling for what it is.

I've a feeling we will find out which of is trolling fairly shortly.

[DrewG]

I'm applying at the moment and one recruiter put a gig up for a Service Operations type role with a very good outside rate. From 5 people that commented they are interested there is a book keeper, two PMs, a housing manager, a PMO and a perm service person. It's an absolute joke. No wonder agents are had to get hold of and don't want to talk to us.

This was a much better reply than your first attempt. You went from a troll and an insult to actual positive engagement. It's nice to see you drop your gatekeeping once in a while.

I don't think the agent (internal recruitment) thinks I look like a "pillock" and she doesn't believe she 'schooled me". That's how you think about the world, always adversarial. I spoke to her and she was lovely. I am also aware most applicants are low effort, I was posting this to show the people that get upset about the amount of applicants.
There have been multiple comments from people that are downbeat about the volume of linkedin applicants.

The mods should really identify your abuse and trolling for what it is.

[JustKeepSwimming]

I'm applying at the moment and one recruiter put a gig up for a Service Operations type role with a very good outside rate. From 5 people that commented they are interested there is a book keeper, two PMs, a housing manager, a PMO and a perm service person. It's an absolute joke. No wonder agents are had to get hold of and don't want to talk to us.

You don't have to be the best, just have to be the least worst to get a role. You can't really fault people for trying their luck.

I do notice a lot of agents make a post on linkedin but don't have DM turned on, I original thought it was just so tulipty linkedin way of increasing engagement so more people see it. It probably is to prevent mass messaging.

[northernladuk]

I wouldn't say it's nonsense, but it's the reality 'easy apply'. If it takes someone literally 2 seconds to send an application then of course you're going to get absurd numbers.

I'm applying at the moment and one recruiter put a gig up for a Service Operations type role with a very good outside rate. From 5 people that commented they are interested there is a book keeper, two PMs, a housing manager, a PMO and a perm service person. It's an absolute joke. No wonder agents are had to get hold of and don't want to talk to us.

[sadkingbilly]

Any mods want to do something about this tedious chunt and put us out of our misery?

you look like a bit of a pillock.

hear! hear!