Can you rehash your answers to the FAQs? Software QA/Test Engineer Resume

The short answer is, I wish I could rehash the FAQs to everyone who calls me, but there are not enough hours in a day.

The long answer is, I want to work with agents who are able to glean enough information from my resume, this FAQ sheet, and a 5-10 minute phone interview to do an effective job match. I want to work with agencies and brokers who do read my resume and FAQs before they call me.

Don't forget to read the FAQs because if you don't, you will add additional time to the process. I can rehash 2 or 3 FAQs per call. That should be no problem. But if you have to ask me to rehash all 40+ FAQs for you, over the phone, then you shouldn't be representing me. Time is my most valuable commodity. Please do not waste it.

Real recruiters bring me opportunities. Real recruiters are fine; they're usually no problem. Those who ask me to rehash my FAQs are usually 'screeners'.

Let me give you an example: Before and after work I have 1 or 2 hours to return up to 15 calls per day. How can I return 'all' those calls if one of the 15 recruiters is a screener who wants to monopolize my time? Think about it for a second; if you have nothing specific, except a telephone, plenty of time, and a long list of open ended questions, then, by definition, you're a screener, not a recruiter, and you shouldn't be representing me. Don't be a screener, because screeners add additional time to the process. Time is my most valuable commodity. Please do not monopolize it.

If you're a real recruiter, definitely call me if something comes available for contract. I'm pleased that you are considering my help for employment opportunities with you. And would like to thank you for your interest in me, and the work that I do. I wish you much success with your work.

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