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Summary update to Poll: Developers how often are you contacted by recruiters?

2 pointsby louhongover 11 years ago
Thanks to everyone who responded.<p>Original post here: https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=7171442

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DyslexicAtheistover 11 years ago
would be nice to see some context here. I have worked as a developer, architect, PM for more then 15 years and then turned to recruiting (mainly because I was disillusioned by their service). What I had to learn as a freelance consultant was how to effectively communicate with them. What I learned after becoming a recruiter: most developers have no idea how to market their skills - which is a shame.<p>here is my pov on the subject (consider it &quot;insight&quot; - or rant - from somebody who moved to the dark side ;-)) <a href="http://valbonneconsulting.wordpress.com/2014/01/13/breakingnews-hapless-recruiter-searching-for-lamp-developer-hires-electrician/" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;valbonneconsulting.wordpress.com&#x2F;2014&#x2F;01&#x2F;13&#x2F;breakingn...</a><p>~joachim
DyslexicAtheistover 11 years ago
would you have the poll details by any chance please?