I was curious if anyone can shed some light onto my situation? I have been working in the Technology sector as an independent and contractor for well over 7+ years. Over those 7 or so years, I have encountered some real interesting things that staffing firms say and do.
These things are:
1) When getting a call, I do not get an e-mailed version of the job description, nor the company name, but instead, all they want is my resume and reference list. In addition, when I ask them for a “Brief” job description, they get offended and tell me that I am not a fit for there client. What the….????
Note: That once I send over my resume, I never hear from them again. Hmmm….???
2) This one is the best so far… Sending me a text message offering me to apply for a job.
3) E-mailing me the same job for 3-6 months, over-and-over, with no contact or company information attached with the e-mail.
4) Not being able to proceed with an interview until I disclose my references, and provide a copy of my dl, ssn card, and birth certificate.
5) Is it not illegal for companies to ask me for those personal documents? I am not sure, but I will not disclose anything to anyone because Arizona is full of scam artists and thieves. I cannot believe that it has come to this. Stealing from one another. MY God!!
I know that this is sorta of the scope for discussion here, but I was hoping that someone can tell me what to do and say to these poor saps that partake in these types of actions? Any suggestions and opinions will be appreciated.
Dennis
