Sunday, October 08, 2006
How NOT to recruit Enterprise Architects
There are tons of companies that seek top talent for their enterprise architecture teams which causes my phone to ring off the hook. Right now, I think I am probably the most difficult person on the planet to recruit as I am happy doing what I am doing. Maybe if recruiters called with a better story such as:
Sadly, I never get these types of calls. I did however get a call where a recruiter left the following voicemail:
Do you think that this type of message would be successful with any enterprise architect?
| | View blog reactionsWe are seeking a top talent enterprise architect to lead our innovation efforts and help our company embrace both the usage and contribution to open source such that we have not only higher quality and lower total cost of ownership but also become better citizens
Sadly, I never get these types of calls. I did however get a call where a recruiter left the following voicemail:
We are a retained executive search firm who is seeking creative solution focused financial services professional with investment heavy business and enterprise technology market segment focus. At your earliest convenience, please return my call at XXX
Do you think that this type of message would be successful with any enterprise architect?
