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So I got in contact with a recruiter who said they have a possible job for me. The catch is it's in c# (I am a python java dev) and that there is a assessment test for the language to test for competency. I told the recruiter that's fine but I would need a week to highlight the main differences between the two languages and at least do a couple of educational programs for my learning sake. All was fine and that was the plan.
The next day the recruiter notifies me that the test is being called off on account of the company being swarmed. So the recruiter then proposes another similar test (in c#) the recruiter will use to measure my skills and that the recruiter will send the test via email that same day. Later that day I check my email and don't see the test. So I message the recruiter and never get a response. Next day comes and I decide to give the recruiter a call; no response. I then wait until the next day and message him on linkedin that I still needed the test. Linkedin was showing he read the message, but of course didn't respond.
I told my brother about this and he said to send a message saying: "Hi [recruiters name] because of the lack of further feedback I decided to go with another opportunity. Best regards, Lane"
After I send it I get a message the next day from the recruiter saying: "Hey, sorry I haven't gotten back to you. We had to install a new phone system yesterday so it was a busy day."
"I'm going to send it to you today so that you can look at it over the weekend. "
I can't help but think the recruiter is full of shit, but I may be jumping to conclusion. I know they can have a busy schedule, but if you have time to look at a message on linkedin how long would it take to type a short message explaining what's going on? I would like to know any opinions or insights on this.

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  • 7
    It sounds like they're full of shit.
  • 2
    Recruiters are paid based on the number of candidates they successfully seat, i believe. I suspect that you sound skilled enough that he is, for lack of better word, "using" you to fill a seat without regard of your "true" skillset or preference. Theres definitely some sloppiness showing in the way hes approaching your job oppurtunity. Wouldnt you rather have a python or java gig anyway? I say move on, you dont owe him an explanation. Quite the opposite.
  • 0
    @plumbus I honestly don't mind the language or environment. I have no industry experience, but I have been developing on my own for sometime so whatever gig I can get will make the difference. Unfortunately where I live there is a plethora of C# offers, so I figured why not learn it. But of course if I get offered a Java or Python position I would take that.
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    @dalastTomCruise That's totally fine if he actually brought you a job opportunity and didn't back out at the last second. What he has done now is waste your time and attention while not even giving you an interview or something.
  • 1
    @dalastTomCruise thats how i got into java. Was everywhere, needed food. Now im stuck maintaining android apps that should've just been web apps. Still much rather do python. But yeah, once you really know one language, you can certainly adapt to other ones more easily. Good luck, hope you find an awesone job.
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    @ITIsHorrribe I guess we will see. I responded with "ok that's understandable (even though it's not). Please notify me when you have sent it. Best regards, Lane"
    So if there is a test sent today then awesome! If not, I'm not going to stress and focus on other networking and finding other recruiters.
  • 0
    @dalastTomCruise I'd love to have an update tomorrow. Don't let yourself get walked by.
  • 0
    Recruiters are basically pimps, and with much the same moral and ethical outlook as the other kind.

    Ditch him.
  • 0
    @ITIsHorrribe yep, no test was sent. Recruiters a douche
  • 0
    @dalastTomCruise you could give him a call, ask for the contact he's currently "hunting for you" and just contact them directly. I presume you have given him the finger by now anyway though.
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