On the above date, I submitted my resume for possible review for vacancies with Mas Tec through the above employment agency via email. I had been advised by a former co-worker and friend that the above staffing agency would be hiring to fill a new training class scheduled to begin on 07.11.11. I had previously attempted to contact the recruiter in charge, but was unable to speak with her and she did not return my call. The friend in question suggested I submit my resume directly to her email and that is what I did.
The above recruiter called me approximately an hour later and stated she needed to ask me a "couple of questions." She proceeded to inquire about my recent work history and stated that I had not lasted more than 1 year with any previous employer. I answered her subsequent related questions and she proceeded to state that she knew the company in question well and wanted to only recruit serious persons who would not leave if they were offered higher pay, etc. During our conversation, the recruiter in question placed me on hold on 3 different occassions and did not follow proper phone etiquette.
Additionally, her tone became more and more agressive and proceeded to berate me over my personal employment history. She further denigrated my record by stating the person who had "recommended" me was doing very well in training and had an excellent employment record himself. She stated that they would honor his recommendations because of the above, but that my answers were in contrast to what my answers to her questions were. At the point at which the recruiter continued to chide me for my personal employment history, I asked her if this was a "cross examination." She proceed to ask me if this meant that I was not interested. I told that it did mean I was not interested and I disconnected the call.
My complaint is not about her right to screen potential candidates for good employment history and other qualities, but for the manner in which she quickly cut down my personal history and in a sense dismissed me as an inadequate candidate. Further, her lack of tact and understanding of the reasons why workers need to leave employment was sadly poor and she did not display the simplest form of respect or willingness to work with me and explain her reasons in a manner that did not totally diminish the caller.
It has been my experience with several employment agencies that I have in a sense bent over backwards to comply with all the requirments made of me and prove that I have the skills and the creditentials I place on applications and then I do not hear from them. Ms. Julie Oiterong's call with me was very upsetting, but it will not deter my job search. I am certain that in spite of this episode that I will find gainful employment with a company that will accept my fair days' work for a fair days' pay.
This demonstrates yet another of the unpleasant and hectic occurrences in the life of a job seeker.
Thanks very much for the opportunity to express my complaint here.
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