On Wed, 2012-09-12 at 12:52 -0700, Bob Blick wrote:
> Hi Denny,
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> My suggestion would be to specify the absolute-must-have requirements as
> such, and then list the "also desirables" separately.
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> Repeat the absolute-must-haves with a reminder that these are
> absolute-must-haves. When I read it and after your followup description,
> I'd say there are about two A-M-H's. From your listing, it's hard to say
> what's most important.
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> Ask for a description of one relevant recent project to accompany the
> resume/application. That will give you an instant idea about the
> applicant.
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> You'll always have a lot of applicants who apply for every possible job,
> but that's what you have to put up with when hiring.

Those are really good suggestions Bob.

Having seen this sort of stuff from both sides...

Many job listings are inaccurate and very ambiguous; they also often are
way over the top, or just plain wrong.

Most job applicants know this. Since the amount of effort to apply to a
job is relatively minimal, they will take whatever is in an ad with a
very small grain of salt. In their minds they will mould their
credentials to fit the ad and decide: why not apply? Can't hurt?

As a result, it's VERY important IMHO for a job ad to be as short and
succinct as possible. Take all "fluff" out, just as people reading
resumes ignore it, most job applicants do as well. After all, they are
probably reading dozens of ads in one sitting, they will very quickly
skim over whatever is fluff.

If you have an idea of what you want to pay, state it.=20

If you have a project that they'll have to take on quickly, state what
it is (as much as possible).

If being local is 100% required, make that very clear. If you're willing
to pay relocation expenses, state that.

Be very clear as to WHEN you need the person to start.

The point is to make your ad as clear as possible, with as little
"wiggle room" as possible.

FWIW, based on your requirements, it is a challenge to find someone.
Most people out there are VERY lacking in "real world" type experience.
The people who DO have the skill set know this, and will demand pay that
recognizes that. It's very likely you will have to pay more then you
expect.=20

TTYL


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