Just had a call from a recruitment agent...

[EternalOptimist]

The usual stuff, 'wondering if you have any resourcing needs in the near future, we've worked with your client for X years', etc.

Never heard of them, so I asked if they were on the preferred suppliers list - some guff about another department using them - couldn't name the department.

But then the best bit: 'I've spoken with one of your colleagues in UX, erm, their name was... <long pause, while I remain silent> ...anyway...'

Fishing at it's most obvious.

Love it.

ah, the old stay silent and let them founder trick. Well done

[realityhack]

The usual stuff, 'wondering if you have any resourcing needs in the near future, we've worked with your client for X years', etc.

Never heard of them, so I asked if they were on the preferred suppliers list - some guff about another department using them - couldn't name the department.

But then the best bit: 'I've spoken with one of your colleagues in UX, erm, their name was... <long pause, while I remain silent> ...anyway...'

Fishing at it's most obvious.

Love it.