Re: [UG-ADMINS] Introduction

a recruiter that get it is one that understands that the community is not a
service, that he is willing to get to know the people and the culture, even
if at a minimal level, instead of just spamming job openings and that kind
of stuff.

also one that does not call up a PHP dev for "this perfect spot for you, as
a java developer" or "as a front-end designer"

*Rafael Machado Dohms*
*Developer, Evangelist, Gamer
*
*http://doh.ms*



On Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 3:37 PM, Adam Culp <[email protected]> wrote:

> To add to what Cal said about "recruiters that get it" I would say they
> also understand the technology a bit, treat people like "people" and not a
> commodity. Most recruiters I deal with "know" me, and can pretty much tell
> you about me without even looking at my resume unless they need fine
> details. (Or maybe I have been around too long.)
>
> Also, a "recruiter who gets it" is respectful. If they call me on a
> current employers phone it is a sure sign there is no respect there. (just
> one example)
>
> Regards,
> Adam Culp
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>
> On 07/03/2012 09:26 AM, Ed Smith wrote:
>
>> Thanks so much to everyone for the quick response!
>>
>> I do need clarification on one thing. With 5 years experience at one
>> company plus my own web shop on the side, I have rarely dealt with
>> recruiters. When you give descriptions like "recruiting companies with a
>> clue" or "recruiters who 'get it'", I assume you mean recruiters who are
>> onboard with open source programming? Or is there a deeper meaning here?
>>
>> Pardon my ignorance.
>>
>> On Jul 3, 2012, at 8:03 AM, Cal Evans wrote:
>>
>>  Ed!
>>>
>>> Also look for recruiting companies with a clue. Companies like Vaco here
>>> in Nashville have conference rooms that they make available to local
>>> groups. They even keep a fridge stocked with beer just for the occasion. :)
>>> You need to tread lightly when dealing with recruiting agencies, make sure
>>> they understand that the point of the meeting is PHP, not them collecting
>>> resumes. However, if you find a good one, they are fun to work with.
>>>
>>> =C=
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 7:56 AM, Rafael Dohms <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>> A few good tips:
>>>
>>> Perks:
>>> - O'Reilly gives books for door prizes and reviews, look for their UG
>>> program
>>>
>>> Sponsors:
>>> - Look for PHP companies around and pitch to them how great it would be
>>> to have a bunch of awesome people in their office, especially if they are
>>> hiring
>>> - Open a twitter account and spread the news i found a few sponsors this
>>> way.
>>> - Start at your own company :D
>>> - Keep your eye open for recruiters "who get it"™, they can point you to
>>> good companies
>>>
>>> Rafael Machado Dohms
>>> Developer, Evangelist, Gamer
>>> http://doh.ms
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 2:40 PM, Cal Evans <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> Hi Ed!
>>>
>>> Welcome to the list!
>>>
>>> As with every new group, php|architect is happy to offer all attendees of
>>> your first meeting a free one-year subscription to the magazine. It's
>>> not a
>>> sponsorship per sey it's more of a perk.
>>>
>>> Also, I got your email and yes, I'm happy to do a mailing for you to our
>>> list. I need your first meeting details. We try to send it out two weeks
>>> in
>>> advance.
>>>
>>> Thanks for all the effort you are putting forth to make the Waco PUG a
>>> reality! :)
>>>
>>> =C=
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 7:22 AM, Ed Smith <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>  Greetings to all. My name is Ed Smith, and I have been a web developer
>>>> for
>>>> about five years in Waco, TX. While at the Lone Star PHP Conference last
>>>> weekend, I founded the Waco PHP Users Group.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.meetup.com/Waco-**PHP-Users-Group/<http://www.meetup.com/Waco-PHP-Users-Group/>
>>>>
>>>> We are just getting off the ground, but we already have five members,
>>>> and
>>>> our first meetup will actually be today.
>>>>
>>>> If anyone has any advice about how to attract sponsors, or can help us
>>>> offer any perks to our memos, your help would be deeply appreciated.
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> -Ed Smith
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPad
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