While I appreciate networking, dozens of people reach out to me on LinkedIn, and say something to the effect of: hi, I am interested in X role. Do you have 30 minutes to get on the zoom so I can learn more? I personally find that ridiculous. What company executive has 30 minutes to meet with dozens of people and read a job description to them? Does this even merit a response? (FWIW, anyone who provides me with actual information and a résumé I pass on to the recruiter)

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This. We have encouraged people to network to the point of their detriment.

I've had candidates suggest we have lunch. I'm sorry what? There are over five hundred resumes in the queue for this role.

If a candidate can't evaluate this and come to the right conclusion, it's a automatic no for me.

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I see your point. This is why I refuse to reach out to people in your situation because while I wouldn’t even apply for a role unless I am 99% qualified, I don’t want to come across awkward about it. If the resume filtering is not moving me forward, that’s too bad for that company. It cuts both ways too though. Don’t waste my time and I won’t waste your’s.

I see your point of view completely but the problem is that it’s such a tough freaking job market these people are jus trying to connect and get through to someone. I’m sure I’d be irritated as well but it just sucks because I know I’ve tried this as well with intentions that if I can get someone’s time for 30 minutes I know my personality and experience would be able to spark something that my resume just doesn’t show.

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Totally get it. I recommend giving them at least enough to work with, then. I certainly do want to network and meet with people who are a fit. And I make time for people who show that they might be. I just don’t have time for: I’m interested. Can we meet so I can learn more?

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