Stay Professional

I'm sure that recruiters reading this have had many candidates that think they can be informal with you in conversations after you've met with them. 

If you're a job seeker reading this, the answer is...you can't!
I recently received an email  from a candidate I placed when she was a new college grad and looking for her first IT job. It has been almost two years since she landed that first job. She reached out to me for help again. Below is her email and my response.

From: Candidate
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 4:14 PM
To: Ev
Subject: Resume

I take it you didn't get my resume. I will send another one to you. I have experience in deploying window 7 and desktop support. Windows 7 I did for a year and the desktop support I did for about a week and two days it want a very long contact. I would just like to get more experience and maybe a permit position if I can.
Candidate

From: Ev
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 4:38 PM
To: 'Candidate'
Subject: RE: Resume

Candidate:

Please re-read your email below.

Notice the spelling and grammar mistakes.

I’m not at (name of school) and cannot take time to correct these mistakes before presenting you to other recruiters or clients.

Remember you are no longer a rookie in the field or a new graduate.

Just because you know me doesn’t mean you can relax your standards.

You have experience and employers will expect more from you in terms of knowledge, attitude, and professionalism.

I want you to make sure you are always putting your best foot forward.

I’m a fan of yours so I look forward to you taking the next step in your career!

Thanks!

Ev

From: Candidate
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 4:33 PM
To: Ev
Subject: RE: Resume

Yes sir. Thank you
Candidate


If candidates are communicating with you in that manner, how are they communicating to your client?
Job seekers you have to remain professional in your communications with employers and recruiters at all times! If you are not, what kind of message does that say about you?
Think about if that recruiter or employer will want to hire you?

EV