How Not To Interview For A Job.

Over the past few days i have been helping my client recruit for an internet data specialist for their site. this below is a great example of how not to set up an interview. I think those of us that have interviewed with big and or professional companies know how to act. There are ways to get the info you are looking for and ways not too. And especially now that the web is very social you’d better know who looks or becomes a friend on myspace or other social networking sites. And how to act after initiating contact through a non confidential communication.

The Job listing on CraigsList.com

“We currently have an exciting new part-time position in our Raleigh office. Duties include updating inventory and entering new products onto our website. This specialist will also be responsible for listing items on ebay. This is a great position for someone who wants extremely flexible hours. This person will work from 10 to 20 hours week during normal business hours. This is not a work from home position.

The successful candidate will be someone who is well organized, independent and able to write clear and concise ebay listings. A background in English or writing will be helpful. Reliable transportation is also necessary

Please respond with qualifications.”

Email conversation and last minute cancel due to candidates un-professional manners and candidates last stab at professional company. (start at bottom and read up for time line)
—— Forwarded Message
From: Axxxx Axxxx <apexxxxx@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: <apexxxxx@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:02:13 -0800 (PST)
To: <xxxx@xxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: job

Well honestly the job isn’t a career
opportunity…it’s just a few hours per week. Right
now I make $22/hr and I needed to know how close to
that I would be making. Most employers give you an
idea of what you’d be making. I would suggest in the
future that if you want quality help, that you’d make
that info. available. What fool wouldn’t be more
concerned about pay than the “job” not career?

Best wishes for finding a quality person,
April
— Jxxx Wxxxxxx <xxxx@xxxxxxxxx.com> wrote:

> April
>
> Let’s cancel the interview today and I’ll be in
> touch if we want to
> reschedule your interview.
>
> It concerns me that you’re more interested in the
> pay rate than the job. I
> recommend that you don’t ask it in the future until
> you’re offer a job.
>
> Good luck with your job search.
>
> Jxxx Wxxxxxx
> LSS
> http://www.xxxxxxxxxxx.com
> 919-xxx-xxxx
> 919-xxx-xxxx Fax
>
>
>
> On 11/15/07 8:12 PM, “April Allen”
> <apexxxxx@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > Jxxx,
> >
> > Tommorow is going to be a problem with getting to
> your
> > office, so I’ll need to figure out something else.
> >
> > Again, can you please tell me the hourly pay or
> range
> > of pay?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > April
> > — Jxxx Wxxxxxx <jxxx@xxxxxxxx.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Enjoyed speaking with you and look forward to
> >> meeting you on Friday.
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> Jxxx Wxxxxxx
> >> LSS
> >> 3811 Txxxxxx Drive
> >> Raleigh, NC
> >> http://www.xxxxxxxxxxx.com
> >> 919-xxx-xxxx
> >> 919-xxx-xxxx Fax
> >>
> >>> Hi,
> >>>
> >>> I currently telecommute for my boss in CA
> however
> >> I’m
> >>> looking for a supplemental flexible job.
> >>>
> >>> I’m including my resume for you to view.
> >>>
> >>> Also, if interested, I would like to know the
> pay
> >> per
> >>> hour.
> >>>
> >>> Thank you,
> >>> Axxxx Axxxx

Is this company in the wrong for not publicizing pay for part time position? Since pay would be dependent on qualifications and the candidate. Or is the candidate in the right being as bold as she was about pay for a simple part time position? If she was so concerned with pay why would she even submit resume to a position that does not announce pay and schedual an interview??