It's Getting Ridiculous

Two weeks  ago, a recruiter I'm working with called me in the morning and said "You must come in and meet me! I have a great job in and you need to meet my colleague before it's too late!" Usually I don't fall for this kind of BS but, I was going to be in the area anyway, so I went. The colleague ended up not being in the office "...but that was ok because he remembered meeting me already." WTF?? I have heard nothing from the recruiter. After all the effort made, nothing. I checked in today, and no answers. I am losing my patience for this. The games aren't necessary. Thanks a lot "Not so UnitedSS." You have officially reached 'Used Car Dealership of the Year' status.

Another Zinger!

During my hiatus, one of the recruiters I'm workng with, when asked about the status of jobs I've applied to, actually told me "... maybe you should be working with other recruiters."  What the hell is that supposed to mean?!? I swear... these people are such bottom feeders! Thanks a lot "GlauxCrap!"

Seriously?!?!?

Today I received an introductory email from a recruiter I met with 5 months ago... and it was the same f-ing email!!! Clearly she didn't remember me. But I sure remember killing myself to get to the appt. only be told that since I had met with someone there a year ago, she personally couldn't assist me. Well, neither could/or did the other witch, other than to make a snide comment about me wearing nice shoes in the rain. Thanks a lot Poloman Sage... it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy knowing you are "still impressed with my candidacy."

I'm back!

Miss Unemployed is back! After a brief hiatus to recover from the insanity of this horrendous job market, I am back to sharing with you the unbelievable things that come out of peoples mouths and emails. Recruiters and a crappy job market can't keep me down!

Two of the more interesting things that occurred during my hiatus involved phone interviews:

1. In the midst of a great phone interview, the interviewer stopped me cold and said "Our hiring managers need to see someone with more tenure." I'm sorry, I was LAID OFF twice! Not  my fault! I'm still a great candidate. "I understand you've been a victim." Are you kidding me?!??! A victim? This woman actually referred to me as a victim. Thanks a lot Storgan Manley!!

2. I had a good phone interview for a company I was not at all interested in. Yes. I am desperate for work but something was off... oh, I don't know, my chance for a happy future maybe? At the conclusion of the interview, I said I would be in touch to arrange a follow-up interview. I didn't. Several days later, I receive a letter saying they enjoyed speaking with me but "...we're continuing our search for someone more suited for the position." WTF?!? I didn't choose you!! Was it really necessary to turn it around on me? Thanks for nothing Siderick & Huggles!