Is it Labor Day weekend yet? Let’s go with an anecdote for now. I received this email with only a resume attached for a position that was advertised on Monster. In the ad, candidates were asked if interested to call or email Lee. Our client needed a salesperson with excellent communication skills. Their sales cycle is 1-2 years and it is a complex sale requiring formal written and verbal presentations to multiple people.<\/p>\n
Here is what I received in my inbox:<\/p>\n
Lee-<\/p>\n
I am a Communications Major with more that 10 years experience. I am sending a cover letter and resume for your consideration to fill this position. Please contact me immediately @ 123-456-7890 to schedule an interview with me.<\/p>\n
Thanks,<\/p>\n
John Doe<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I must admit he piqued my interest and had an interesting resume so I thought I would phone screen him. I left him a voicemail.<\/p>\n
I never heard from him again. Ever. He should get a refund for whatever amount he paid for his communicaiton degree.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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