[UFO Chicago] The recruiter replies... and he's PISSED (was [Fwd: RE: [UFO Chicago] Job Opportunity: Sun Solaris System Engineer needed in Schaumburg, IL])

[Brian Sobolak]

Given the obnoxious run-ins I've had with recruiters over the years, this
is seriously tempting.

Everyone who has a recruiter horror story, please raise your hand...

brian

---------------------------- Original Message ----------------------------
Subject: RE: [UFO Chicago] Job Opportunity: Sun Solaris System Engineer
needed in Schaumburg, IL
From:    "Andy Poland" <apoland at innovargroup.com>
Date:    Wed, March 22, 2006 09:55
To:      "'Brian Sobolak'" <brian at planetshwoop.com>
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#1 way to annoy a Recruiter.  Don't use a Word resume.

-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Sobolak [mailto:brian at planetshwoop.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 7:22 PM
To: apoland at innovargroup.com; ufo at ufo.chicago.il.us
Subject: Re: [UFO Chicago] Job Opportunity: Sun Solaris System Engineer
needed in Schaumburg, IL


#1 way to annoy unix recruits:  ask for a Word resume.

Andy Poland wrote:
> Hi. My name is Andy Poland. I am a Technical Recruiter for Innovar
> Group.  Innovar Group is a leading provider of highly educated, highly
> experienced and highly hidden talent. We are experts in the design and
> implementation of sophisticated hiring strategies for Clients. Our
> approach to recruitment is strategic. Our goal is simple: the utter
> satisfaction of each and every client. I currently have a position
> available. This is a position and will be filled quickly, thus time is
> of essence on this one. Please reply back to me ASAP at:
> apoland at innovargroup.com <mailto:apoland at innovargroup.com> along with
> the latest Word version of your resume and a good contact number to
> reach you. I can be reached directly at 303-339-4022.
>
>
>
> *Innovar Group has an immediate need for a Systems Engineer for a valued
> client in **Chicago**. (First shift - Monday-Friday) *
>
> Division and Department: IT Operations - Production Systems
>
> Reports To (Title): System Engineer Supervisor/Team Lead
>
> Summary: The Systems Engineer position is responsible for supporting
> production applications, specifically Internet Applications/Services and
> Web Transactions. Incumbents have application and systems expertise,
> both hardware and software, critical to the implementation and
> maintenance of the revenue generating and key business applications.
> System engineers investigate, analyze, and resolve production issues and
> work with business partners on upgrades.
>
> Duties and Responsibilities: . Investigates, analyzes, and resolves
> operational issues with production applications. . Analyzes, develops,
> tests, and implements application code to resolve problems with
> production applications. . Consults with users to identify current
> operating procedures and to clarify program objectives. . Works with
> external business partners to implement and support production
> applications. . Develops system specification for new production systems
> or upgrades to existing production systems. . Develops and executes test
> plans for partner interfacing applications. . Monitors production
> application performance.
>
>
>
> Required Skills and Knowledge: . Highly developed systems engineer and
> problem solving abilities. . Strong knowledge of system engineering
> principles and design. . Strong UNIX System Administrator skills are
> essential. Solaris is preferred. . Demonstrated knowledge of database
> design and data communication concepts. . Demonstrated ability to work
> and communicate with all levels of staff and management. Both internal
> to our client and external with business partners. . Demonstrated
> ability to write shell scripts . Demonstrated ability to identify and
> troubleshoot in both a UNIX and Windows environment . Working knowledge
> of relational databases and client-server concepts. . Familiar with
> WebSevers and Internet applications (IIS, Coldfusion, ASP, Apache,
> iPlanet) . Familiar with Windows NT/2003, UNIX and/or Solaris
> environments. .
>
> Minimum Education: B.S. in Computer Science, or related field.
>
> Minimum Years of Specialized Experience: Minimum of 4 years experience
> in a systems engineering position. Minimum of 2 years systems analysis.
>
> Regards,
>
> __________________________________________
>
> Andy Poland
>
> Recruiting Manager
>
> Innovar Group
>
> Direct ~303.339.4022  Fax ~303.484.2992
>
> www.innovargroup.com <http://www.innovargroup.com/>
>
> __________________________________________
>
>
>
>
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Brian Sobolak
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