Comment Re:No need to specialize in a tech trend. (Score 1) 494
I have yet to talk to a recruiter who understands much of what they are looking for, nor do they understand the difference between number of years of experience and capability (the ability to learn things new).
When I finally do get to talk to a technical manager in a company, I impress, and I'm hired. The trick is to get through the "headhunter barrier". This is what it sounds like to me when talking to a headhunter (If applied to the construction industry):
Headhunter: "Mr. Brown, we specialize in placement in the construction industry, and we have a current opportunity for a bricklayer. We found your resume on the internet, and it appears that you've had some experience laying bricks."
Me: "Yes, quite a number of years laying bricks and many other related construction activities."
Headhunter: "Do you have any experience laying brown bricks?"
Me: "Brown bricks? No, but it's really quite similar."
Headhunter: "I'm sorry, but we need someone who has at least 10 years laying brown bricks. Do you know of anyone else who might be qualified?"
LOL
P.S. If you are a headhunter that does understand capability, check out my resume at http://bytered.com/resume.html
