[austechwriter] Re: Bogus positions and similar traps
- From: <tkraus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2003 10:30:03 +1000
Howard,
When I first started contracting as a Mainframe Computer Operator many years
ago, there were a number of Agencies that would regulary advertise jobs that
didn't exist to get resumes in. You would often see the same job and skills
advertised week after week after week. Those Agencies soon got a reputation for
not always having the jobs they advertised and contractors just ignored their
ads.
Since I have been working as a contract Tech Writer, I haven't come across it.
All the jobs I have applied for have existed.
Tania.
>
> From: "Paul Birkwood" <paul.birkwood@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [austechwriter] Re: Bogus positions and similar traps
> Date: 02/07/2003 10:27:01
> To: <austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Hi Howard,
>
> In North America, it is common practice for public companies to advertise
> for positions to trick their stock holders/market into thinking that the
> product/project timelines are on target.
>
> I haven't seen much evidence of this in Australia but I have seen companies
> that advertise for tech writers but then have a change of heart. For
> example, project managers may, start a hiring process for contract tech
> writers based on assumptions that their timelines are correct. But when
> reality sets in, the hiring process is put on hold. If the design and
> development side of the budget becomes inflated, there may be no money left
> to pay for adequate documentation. So they utilise other means to 'document'
> the product. We all know what these means might be.
>
> Cheers
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Howard Silcock
> Sent: 02 July 2003 09:32
> To: Austechwriter
> Subject: [austechwriter] Bogus positions and similar traps
>
>
> Has anyone out there had experiences of applying for positions that
> turned out not to exist? Or have you any stories of companies that
> advertised positions because it seemed like a good idea, or because an
> agent twisted their arms, then realised they weren't prepared to take
> someone on after all? More importantly, has anyone any tips on how to be
> prepared for these traps, or even how to get back at those who set them?
>
>
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