More Linked-In Idiocy.

So apparently I’ve moved past getting hit on by LinkedIn recruiters…to a much greater idiocy…getting insulted by LinkedIn recruiters.

This morning I received a LinkedIn message from a recruiter asking me to refer engineers to him for a job posting in Philly. However, the message obviously couldn’t be written simply this way.  Rather, here is an excerpt of the beginning of his email:

“Judging by your [LinkedIn] profile I’m not sure if you even have a network of Engineers but here it goes.”

My LinkedIn profile is not very elaborate with a full resume, references, etc., I agree with that. However, what it DOES state is that I went to an engineering school AND work for an engineering company… shockingly, as an engineer.  That is a total of ten years worth of engineering network development. So when I read the ill-informed aforementioned statement from the recruiter, I decided it was time to read no more.

So what do I do? I dignify it with a response.

And the opening line of this response?

“Judging from your lack of social etiquette, it is no wonder you haven't found this candidate on your own.”

‘Nuff said.