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Normally I think it's a bad idea to comment negatively on jobs posts -- in 
spite of the possible discomfort with the text, this recruiter may have 
great leads.
 
But since we're talking about it -- I think it's a culture thing.  I deal 
with a middle man to get work, and he works both the sales and technical 
sides.  When we're in a meeting with a client, and he's in sales mode, he uses a 
lot of this type of lingo at times, and many clients really like it -- 
almost a standard form of communication for some owners/entrepeneurs/investors.
 
Of course, marketing this way to techs just makes many of us kinda 
suspicious.  OTOH, if they're looking for something beyond pure tech, it might be a 
requirement of the gig to be able to deal in this type of communication 
environment.
 
Steve
 
In a message dated 7/17/2009 9:31:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
aditya.r.d at gmail.com writes:

Yeah i gotta take my word back too if "hyperboles" are the issue. I'm
tired too, people looking to hire innovative guys should come up with
innovative job descriptions aswell.

I guess most recruiters simply send the job descriptions given to them
by founders/hiring managers of the companies, who inturn get it from
some blog post of some other startups that starts every job opening
with "are you a rockstar developer" or "ready to change the world"

Change the world, yeah right why not, on every <?php tag i open..;-)


On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 6:47 PM, Matthew Knight<matt at reconstrukt.com> wrote:
> Nah, you're reaching.  But keep 'em coming anyway, this list is sometimes 
a bit on the dry side.
>
> Cheers
> Matt
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Web [mailto:webmiester at gmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 9:10 AM
> To: Matthew Knight; Aditya
> Cc: jobs at lists.nyphp.org
> Subject: Re: [nycphp-jobs] Senior PHP5 developer - Social media
>
> Matt, there is a line about "Social Media", true.
>
> Texting is considered social media too.  Am I the only one who is tired of
> these job listings with hyperbole?
>
> You all have a nice day.
>
> Rob
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Matthew Knight" <matt at reconstrukt.com>
> Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 8:36 AM
> To: "Aditya" <aditya.r.d at gmail.com>; "Web" <Webmiester at gmail.com>
> Cc: <jobs at lists.nyphp.org>
> Subject: RE: [nycphp-jobs] Senior PHP5 developer - Social media
>
>> Yeah, Rob, you don’t even make sense.  There isn’t even a line about
>> needing to be "passionate about texting " in the rec.
>>
>> I love wiseass remarks but at least make sure they, you know, *correlate*
>> to something.
>>
>> Matt
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: jobs-bounces at lists.nyphp.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at lists.nyphp.org]
>> On Behalf Of Aditya
>> Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 8:02 AM
>> To: Web
>> Cc: jobs at lists.nyphp.org
>> Subject: Re: [nycphp-jobs] Senior PHP5 developer - Social media
>>
>> Rob,
>>
>> I feel i am not the only one who thinks your wise cracks are not
>> really required most times.
>>
>> Adi
>>
>> On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 4:40 PM, Web<webmiester at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Ms. Hansbury,
>>>
>>> I am so passionate about texting that I won't have any time to be an
>>> innovative leader.  Ooops, gotta run, text message coming in...
>>>
>>>
>>> Rob
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> From: Kainne Hansbury
>>> Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 12:54 AM
>>> To: jobs at lists.nyphp.org
>>> Subject: [nycphp-jobs] Senior PHP5 developer - Social media
>>> Talented PHP / LAMP Developer with a passion for Social Media needed for
>>> an
>>> innovative leader in the NY Technology Community!
>>>
>>> We have done significant work with this client resulting in the 
placement
>>> of
>>> 5 individuals over the past 12 months, including two members of the
>>> current
>>> technology team.  This is a great opportunity for a seasoned PHP5
>>> developer
>>> with good communication skills and an interest in the world of social
>>> technology / media.  You'll be working across a range of projects and be
>>> expected to keep a number of balls in the air as you work on a diverse
>>> set
>>> of challenges.
>>>
>>> The culture of this firm is perhaps their strongest selling point.  
Their
>>> rampant success and solid revenue growth doesn't hurt either.  This is a
>>> chance to work with a tight-knit crew in a relaxed, organized setting.
>>> This
>>> is a group that works and plays well together.  They're led by a
>>> management
>>> team with a track record of success in the online world, and their
>>> current
>>> investors are made up of some of the most respected names in the
>>> business.
>>>
>>> Submit your resume today for immediate consideration on this full time 
on
>>> site opportunity. Candidates should have a track record of permanent
>>> employment and sponsorship is not available with this company.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Kainne E. Hansbury
>>>
>>> Senior Consultant - Technology Division
>>>
>>> Winter, Wyman & Company - New York
>>>
>>> http://www.linkedin.com/in/kainnehansbury
>>>
>>>
>>>
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