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Topic Name: Recruiting Firms That Suck
Message Name: I don't get it???
Date Posted: 03/08/2001
In Reply To: The following message was quoted precisely from Contractor's Roundtable: "CTS Wednesday, 07-Mar-01 23:52:07 Can you believe the audacity of these god damn headhunters? They want me to send them my SSN! I received this solicitation from them today. Not sure where they got my name, but it's a shop I won't be doing business with. ******************************************** CTS International has many immediate long-term contract positions available with clients across the United States. These projects encompass the use of the latest technologies and rates are extremely competitive. We have attached a list of some of our current and most urgent openings for your immediate review. If you are interested in being submitted for any of these openings, here is what we need you to do: 1. Forward a copy of your most updated resume to; we want to make sure we have your most updated resume on file. 2. Include a cover letter with your resume that indicates the position(s) that interest you, indicating that you give CTS permission to submit your resume for this position. Also, please include your full legal name (including middle name if applicable). If you have a US Social Security Number, please include it as well. 3. If you have not done so already, please be sure to visit our web site (http:\\www.ctsinternational.com) to complete a skills profile. This information will assist our recruiters in contacting you regarding positions that are a true fit to your experience. If you require visa sponsorship, a quick reminder, CTS offers free Green card processing for you and your dependant family members with immediate eligibility from the first day of work . If you are a current CTS employee and have a friend or colleague that may be interested, please refer them to this email. We look forward to working with you and thank you for your interest in opportunities with CTS International. "
Message: This may be a very stupid question, but what's wrong with this company asking you for your SSN??? And what was SO awful about their ad??? Please explain.

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