> From:Joseph Chelston > I'm just trying to limit competition from other recruiters by not > disclosing too much information on this forum. > > I apologize if this is a problem for anyone. I'm just trying > to find good > candidates and I know they are on this forum.
I would offer that at this point we don't even know if you're in the right forum. Could you at least offer the identity of the database platform hosted by your client? Seriously, if you said "contact me about a SQL job" or "I need a programmer" don't you think you'd get the same kind of response as you've elicited here. The Pick industry is much deeper than you seem to know - it's not all just "Pick". You're not representing your client well but this situation can be salvaged productively and perhaps for you profitably. Here are the main issues so far: - We don't know what database your client has. It might not be U2. You say "PICK Systems" which may actually be for a platform called D3 from the company formerly known as PICK Systems. - Lack of a website for BSGStaffing makes you look like a scammer. Obviously you used to have some site and you have an email server. Otherwise you personally have created a credibility problem for yourself, but again this can be remedied. - Asking for a system administrator is like asking for someone who can use a pencil. We all qualify, so what are the differentiators. Here are some skills that differentiate Pick people: Java, .NET, System Builder, RedBack, FlashCONNECT, Quibic, Temenos Banking, Avante/Dataflow/Manfact, Promax ... Insert the name of any MV industry software package or platform-specific tool. - Knowing the software is one thing but a sysadmin who knows the nature of the specific business is much more valuable than someone who doesn't. Is this banking, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, a medical practice? I could go on (as many here would attest). You've jumped into a forum completely unprepared. Drop me a note and I'll try to help you and your client to better craft your message - or at least to get it to the right audience. Hopping into my business shoes here, you're supposed to be providing value to your client and you expect to be paid for it. I will be happy to send you in the right direction on a pro-bono basis just to keep our colleagues here from getting further annoyed, but if you want more help in getting the right candidate for the position, I'll have the same expectations of fee for service as you have yourself. You can decide after some exchanges if you want to go in that direction. If you don't know how to approach this market and you don't want to get some help to do so, then I recommend you find a different market to offer your services. Good luck, Tony Gravagno Nebula Research and Development TG@ remove.pleaseNebula-RnD.com remove.pleaseNebula-RnD.com/blog Visit PickWiki.com! Contribute! http://Twitter.com/TonyGravagno _______________________________________________ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
