Granted, this isn't a bad thing. I'm not that much of a jerk to whine about people wanting to talk to me about job opportunities. It's certainly a good problem to have, but that's not at all my point.
My issue comes with how these interactions go down, and 95% of the time it's almost comical.
work phone rings
Matt (brave protagonist): Hello, this is Matt.
Recruiter: Hi, Matt? Yes, hi - this is so and so with (insert Wasp-y last names or dramatic words) Group. I have an unbelievable growth opportunity that I'd love to speak with you about. Is this a good time to talk?
Matt: Um, no. I'm at work. You called me at my place of employment, I'd rather not discuss quitting my job while I'm at my job.
Recruiter: I only need a few minutes, when can I call you back?
Matt: How about you don't. Just send me an email.20 minutes later, email arrives with a painfully boring job description for a role at my current level, in my industry.
Now, If I could talk at work about a job that is similar to mine, in my industry but not at my company, do you really think I'd be a good person to hire? I would think that there is a serious case of adverse selection going on for companies who recruit their employees this way. The person who can talk about leaving their job while at their desk is probably not the person you want to recruit. Stop hunting like a dope and you may find more than wounded antelopes. This thinking can go for anything though. If you want something great, make sure you think it through and take a logical approach.
Drive slow
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