CV Fishing by RC's
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Bullett

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11,174 posts

213 months

Sunday 15th December 2013
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I think I'm being fished by a RC.

Was called about a role. Sounded promising, not really looking at the moment so asked for the Job Description and he didn't have one other than a half-hearted generic description of the role I do/did. He also had no details on the salary/package oh and when I mentioned this to him he talked about another potential role.

He has mentioned companies who do play in the right space but it all sounds a bit speculative to me. I'm settled in my current role and not looking except if the right position/offer came up.

Should I tell him to do one or should I say send me a proper job spec and package details.

Vaud

59,341 posts

184 months

Sunday 15th December 2013
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I normally qualify them, 15 minute call and if he won't give me the client name and hiring team / division by that point then they don't get any more from me. Most good ones will do of the role exists.

Countdown

49,306 posts

225 months

Sunday 15th December 2013
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Is it somebody you've worked with before or somebody who has found you via LinkedIn?

If the latter then I would suspect they are CV fishing unless you are in a very specialised industry.

FraserLFA

5,083 posts

203 months

Sunday 15th December 2013
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Bullett said:
asked for the Job Description and he didn't have one other than a half-hearted generic description of the role I do/did. He also had no details on the salary/package
Sounds like most of the clients I used to work with in all fairness!

DJRC

23,563 posts

265 months

Sunday 15th December 2013
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Wtf???

Just tell him to email you the job description and the dosh. Thank him and hang up. 30-60secs job done.

You have a job. You dont need him, he needs you. ALL work is whoring, at any one moment though its just a balance of who has the power. The punter (you) who can pick and choose his piece of ass or the pro who can judge how desperate you are and therefore exploit you for as much as they can get.

davepoth

29,395 posts

228 months

Sunday 15th December 2013
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Exactly that. If I've got a job you don't hate, anything I jump to has to be a lot better for me to even consider. I'm not going to take a day's holiday to go and waste my and an employer's time interviewing for a job I'm not suitable for.

Bullett

Original Poster:

11,174 posts

213 months

Monday 16th December 2013
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Told him to get more details and names before I will release a CV.

Lets see what happens next.

Ron98

286 posts

185 months

Monday 16th December 2013
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There is some one on here now offering "Off Shore Work" I think they are CV Fishing, think about it there is a lot of personal info on there. I sent a email of NO CV to see there response I got a Fishing email back from a "oil company" askiong for how much I get a month in $ its all a con.

Even my own company make you apply for jobs via are own website. Very few people will give you a job because you met them on here!

Your CV could be used to try to gain assess to other things. Same with Linkedin to.

anonymous-user

83 months

Monday 16th December 2013
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DJRC said:
Wtf???

Just tell him to email you the job description and the dosh. Thank him and hang up. 30-60secs job done.
Has been the way its played out with every role I have gone for

DJRC

23,563 posts

265 months

Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Ron98 said:
There is some one on here now offering "Off Shore Work" I think they are CV Fishing, think about it there is a lot of personal info on there. I sent a email of NO CV to see there response I got a Fishing email back from a "oil company" askiong for how much I get a month in $ its all a con.

Even my own company make you apply for jobs via are own website. Very few people will give you a job because you met them on here!

Your CV could be used to try to gain assess to other things. Same with Linkedin to.
Was that in English?

bad company

21,919 posts

295 months

Tuesday 17th December 2013
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It always amazes me how many people leave their CV's on job board sites etc. That means that your info can be accessed by anybody including recruitment agents, your current employer and worst of all identity thieves.

I should find out where he 'fished' your CV from and take it down, pronto.

Bullett

Original Poster:

11,174 posts

213 months

Tuesday 17th December 2013
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I have used them in the past but I think initial contact this time was via LinkedIn. So possibly on record, nothing on any job board will be relevant anymore.

Not heard anymore about the role since I asked for more details.

Ron98

286 posts

185 months

Wednesday 18th December 2013
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Sorry mate was trying to help lads out. Did not realize I was Resitting my English GCSE! (I got a E before you ask!) Got a good email address to send your CV to if you like mate!
DJRC said:
Was that in English?

Ron98

286 posts

185 months

Wednesday 18th December 2013
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Yes mate that what I was trying to point out.
bad company said:
It always amazes me how many people leave their CV's on job board sites etc. That means that your info can be accessed by anybody including recruitment agents, your current employer and worst of all identity thieves.

I should find out where he 'fished' your CV from and take it down, pronto.