Lately the hunt for that special employee in the interactive realm seems to be pretty cut throat.

Recently, another recruiter who I will remain nameless at this time, contacted me and my friends in an sleazy manner. It started with a simple. “Hey Eddy - I got your name through FRIEND ONE and wanted to get in touch.” I gave her my response about my current situation and moved on.

A few days later I get an AIM from FRIEND TWO asking me if I knew “RECRUITER NAME”, and if I gave his name to her. Nope.

Come to find out not only did she pull my friends name from my connections (which happens and is fine), but she used my name under false pretenses to introduce herself. And yup, you guessed, she got my name the same way from FRIEND ONE. He had no idea she was using his name under the sly to contact me.

So dear recruiters, we know it is cut throat out there and we do appreciate you aiding in the hunt for jobs. But the Advertising and especially the Interactive Realm is a very small world and word gets around.

So please show a little respect as you go on your hunt.