I have gotten multiple LinkedIn messages this month from random recruiters asking if I'm looking for a job/open to new opportunities. This isn't anything new, only difference is I started a new job at the beginning of November... I mean it wouldn't be completely impossible for a person in my situation to be looking again, but pretty unlikely.
Am I asking too much that a recruiter look at my profile before reaching out? Would it be too much for me to respond in a way that makes it clear that I'd expect that before actually connecting with them on LinkedIn? Or am I better to just ignore?
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I started a new job in October yet still am getting messages from recruiters. I usually write a friendly reply telling them I'm not interested, because I might be interested a few months down the road.
I remember one situation, where somebody sent me three different job offers in a short period of time and wanted to connect (not LinkedIn) - I replied to the first two messages and blocked him on the third.
But in general I think that these folks are doing their job so they deserve some kind of response. The quality and friendliness of the response depends on the quality of their message.
Ha! I regret to say I have responded with snark or frustration. I can say now, definitely ignore rather than respond.
Their process is so automated and numbers driven, they are basically just bookmarking a bunch of profiles in their database, so don’t feel pressure to respond (but still be flattered you made the cut)
I would turn off post notifications/delete the app from your phone when you’re not looking. And the first line in your bio could say Not looking, just found a great job I love.
If they send a follow-up, press the canned “Not interested” button as a minimal courtesy to get them off your back.
Last thought— lots of people have second thoughts after taking a new position and really diving into the culture, so it’s not unreasonable that they would still include you in their list of potential candidates.
Love culture topics, thanks for posting
Hey Sara, for me I would think about keeping my options open.
Respond with something like: Thanks for thinking about me, but I'm not available at this time. Offer to let them touch base with you at a later date. You never know when your current job could turn sour.
Totally agree. I use a canned response for those that did 0 work (or the message seems automated) and I write a custom one if a recruiter seems to have looked at my profile a little.
I don't usually connect, though (I used to, but the connections are so weak that they ruin any searches I do for 2nd degree connections)
Oh, that's a good idea, reply but don't connect. I usually ignore or reply & connect, didn't really realize that I could reply without connecting.