Category: Spam

  • More recruitment spamming

    As much as I maintain that showing the world how these spammy folks operate, they still keep trying. Here’s another example which is a mixed bag of good and bad: The first red flag here is the generic and bland text. I’m sure this works on some people, but I’ve seen similar crap before. The…

  • The trifecta of recruitment hucksters

    Posting about recruitment hucksters doing recruitment has a number of purposes. First and foremost, I believe raising awareness about these things is important, and this is a good way to do so. Secondly, I think it’s also important to showcase how I evaluate (and how I’d suggest others evaluate) recruiting overtures. Thirdly, it’s proven to…

  • Would I like to link to your spammy article? Let me think…

    Hi there! You are most likely here because I sent you a link to this post in response to an email from you which probably sounded something like this: Hey! I came across your post on [subject], and love your work. I have an article on [subject] which would be a great addition to your…