Those guys can be annoying if you acknowledge them

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Mar 17, 2025
10:17:48am

HuskerFan2 Known to cause cancer in CA

They'll put you on mailing lists and sell your info to other less reputable companies.

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HuskerFan2

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POLL: You get a cold call from someone (recruiter?). You are not job-hunting. Do you call back?

TheNerd

Mar 17, 10:11am

What are the chances it's a scammer?

HuskerFan2

Mar 17, 10:13am

That's usually my first thought, but I think this is a legit company.

TheNerd

Mar 17, 10:17am

They’re legit. Every so often I grab a login from the recruiting team and go prospecting on LinkedIn for very distinct

WDaddy

Mar 17, 10:19am

So it was you who called?

TheNerd

Mar 17, 10:21am

Pleased to e-meet you, Mr. Dobalina

WDaddy

Mar 17, 10:22am

These guys are calling every person they can find on LinkedIn. Odds are you

mudpupper

Mar 17, 10:13am

Those guys can be annoying if you acknowledge them

HuskerFan2

Mar 17, 10:17am

“Thank you for reaching out but I’m happy in my current company and role. Best of luck.”

WDaddy

Mar 17, 10:16am

Do you have your phone number listed on LinkedIn? An email I would consider

Pepe

Mar 17, 10:39am

If you someday want to switch jobs in your same vicinity, make friends

calcio

Mar 17, 10:43am

Real recruiters are worth knowing and connecting with.

Pwride

Mar 17, 10:46am

I get calls or LinkedIn messages probably 3x per week - I pretty much ignore

wannnacruise

Mar 17, 10:49am

If they didn’t specify the industry or specialty they are looking for it’s

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