Useless agents

I got an email from a pimp (employment agent) today.

Now I’ll say first off that some are very good and do an excellent job, but by and large they do make me giggle.

So today I received the following. Given that I architect, build and manage software systems for a financial institution, this is rather wide of the mark.

I am contacting you as I have an old copy of your CV and would like to bring to your attention a position that we have available in East Sussex.
An Arboriculture/Forestry Lecturer is needed by a College set in a scenic location in a 800 hectare estate. The college has been awarded Centre of Vocational Excellence in ‘Rural Business Management Training’, ‘Horticultural Technologies’ and ‘Sport and Recreation’, TQS accreditation.
They are looking for applicants who ideally hold a degree or similar professional qualification in forestry or arboriculture, have excellent organisational, communication and time management skills, are flexible in their approach and are IT competent.
Previous teaching experience and qualifications would be beneficial but are not essential.
The position comes with a salary typical to FE Lecturing roles(£22,000-£28,000), 40+ days holiday, pension and training for Teaching qualifications.

If this type of position matches your skill set or aspirations and you are interested in a career in Further Education, or know someone who is, then get in touch.

I wonder where they got the “old copy” of my CV ?

Anyway, if anyone is interested, I can forward this email on.