Check out my first novel, midnight's simulacra!

Message to Recruiters: Difference between revisions

From dankwiki
(Created page with "I am contacted by several recruiters a week, and sometimes more than one a day. To save us all some time, here's some basic info: * My résumé is available '''[http://nick-b...")
 
No edit summary
 
(16 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
I am contacted by several recruiters a week, and sometimes more than one a day. To save us all some time, here's some basic info:
__NOTOC__
Hello, technology headhunter! I am contacted by several recruiters a week, and sometimes multiple each day.


To save us all some time, please read on...
==Résumé==
* My résumé is available '''[http://nick-black.com/dankwiki/images/c/cc/Resume.pdf here].'''
* My résumé is available '''[http://nick-black.com/dankwiki/images/c/cc/Resume.pdf here].'''
** This link is kept up-to-date. There is no need to contact me for an up-to-date resume.
** This link is kept up to date. There is no need to contact me for a current résumé.
** No, I do not have a "Microsoft Word" aka "doc" or "docx" version, nor do I have any way to create one.
** Neither do I have a "Microsoft Word" aka "doc" or "docx" version, nor will I create one.
* I deliver world-class work (my [https://github.com/dankamongmen GitHub] and [https://www.openhub.net/accounts/nickblack OpenHub] profiles speak for themselves).
* If you alter my résumé, for whatever reason, '''I will blacklist you and your company/agency.'''
 
==Desired work==
* I am an expert systems programmer focused on high-performance computing and low-latency, high-throughput I/O.
** I ''am not'' interested in system administration, business logic, databases, mobile development, user interfaces, or web programming.
** I ''am'' interested in major algorithmic challenges, demanding performance requirements, and exotic computer architectures.
* I am generally uninterested in (and poorly suited for) software development outside the UNIX environment.
* Open Source-friendly candidate employers, especially those with a track record of supporting Open Source projects, will be strongly preferred.
 
==Contacting me==
* I am always open to discussing new opportunities, and encourage you to contact me.
* I am always open to discussing new opportunities, and encourage you to contact me.
* I request that your initial contact come via email to [mailto:nickblack@linux.com nickblack@linux.com], or via [http://www.linkedin.com/in/nickblackatl LinkedIn].
* I request that your initial contact come via email to [mailto:nickblack@linux.com nickblack@linux.com], or via [http://www.linkedin.com/in/nickblackatl LinkedIn].
** '''Do not call me without my explicit permission. I will blacklist you.'''
** Do not call me without my explicit permission, or '''I will blacklist you.'''
* I began work with Google in February 2014, and '''will not be interviewing elsewhere until I've spent at least half a year there.'''
 
* I am generally uninterested in (and poorly suited for) software development outside the UNIX environment.
==Lead generation==
* Open Source-friendly candidate employers, especially those with a track record of supporting Open Source projects, will be strongly preferred.
* The majority of people I could comfortably recommend are already happily employed, because they're awesome.
* The majority of people I could comfortably recommend are already happily employed, because they're desirable.
** I will happily pass along your job description and contact info, but will not pass info the other way. Sorry!
** I will happily pass along your job description and contact info, but will not pass info the other way. Sorry!
Finally, please note that I am an expert systems programmer and architect. I am not interested in system administration, Java business logic, mobile development, anything involving user interfaces, or web programming, and should not be contacted regarding such. I am interested in major algorithmic challenges, demanding performance requirements, and exotic computer architectures. I deliver world-class work, and require world-class compensation. If you are recruiting for a suitable position, please do contact me.

Latest revision as of 17:44, 8 May 2020

Hello, technology headhunter! I am contacted by several recruiters a week, and sometimes multiple each day.

To save us all some time, please read on...

Résumé

  • My résumé is available here.
    • This link is kept up to date. There is no need to contact me for a current résumé.
    • Neither do I have a "Microsoft Word" aka "doc" or "docx" version, nor will I create one.
  • I deliver world-class work (my GitHub and OpenHub profiles speak for themselves).
  • If you alter my résumé, for whatever reason, I will blacklist you and your company/agency.

Desired work

  • I am an expert systems programmer focused on high-performance computing and low-latency, high-throughput I/O.
    • I am not interested in system administration, business logic, databases, mobile development, user interfaces, or web programming.
    • I am interested in major algorithmic challenges, demanding performance requirements, and exotic computer architectures.
  • I am generally uninterested in (and poorly suited for) software development outside the UNIX environment.
  • Open Source-friendly candidate employers, especially those with a track record of supporting Open Source projects, will be strongly preferred.

Contacting me

  • I am always open to discussing new opportunities, and encourage you to contact me.
  • I request that your initial contact come via email to nickblack@linux.com, or via LinkedIn.
    • Do not call me without my explicit permission, or I will blacklist you.

Lead generation

  • The majority of people I could comfortably recommend are already happily employed, because they're awesome.
    • I will happily pass along your job description and contact info, but will not pass info the other way. Sorry!
Retrieved from "https://nick-black.com/dankwiki/index.php?title=Message_to_Recruiters&oldid=6865"