Recruiting email
I’m taking a stab at clearing out my inbox tonight. I got a recruiting email from Yahoo yesterday, but they were trying to reach a different Matt:
Hello Mr. XXXXXXXXXX,
I found your name on XXXXXXXXX.com and I wanted to reach out to you to see
if you would be interested in exploring opportunities with Yahoo in New York
(or Chicago). I am working on a couple of roles that you may be a fit for
and I would like to know if you are interested in learning about the
opportunities.
How should I reply?
Hi, you have the wrong Matt. No offense, but I don’t think I’ll refer you to the right one.
or maybe
Jeff, shall we discuss this over lunch sometime to talk? You can meet me at the plex.
Hmm. There’s the tried and true
I nofollow you!
Maybe I’ll just delete it and get back to clearing out the ol’ inbox.
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BP Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 1:09 am
Hey, free trip to NY (or Chicago) if you ask me…
TechCrunch Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 1:16 am
Definitely over lunch.
SEOer Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 1:27 am
My opinion…keep clearing! I know how much you like to help others, but this ones not worth the time or energy for either help or humor (although it probably would be nice to reply with a witty remark).
Maybe posting about the mistake here is enough since its so widely viewed by so many in the search engine industry anyway.
Oh well, honest mistakes are what make us human I guess.
Andrew Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 2:04 am
Ouch. I wonder how many people you’ve just turned a bright beetroot red with embarrassment Matt?
David Thulin Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 2:14 am
Why not go undercover? If you fly the “American Chopper” goatee, nobody will recongize you… /David
Dave Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 2:42 am
RE: “How should I reply?”
Yawho?
one that happened this way Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 5:07 am
You would have sentirte lucky, if you accept you could eat free every day in the dining room of boys who I believe that they are made call google or something thus.
Barry Schwartz Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 6:16 am
I like “I nofollow you!” made me laugh. Since you [Google] did actually follow you?
Gerald Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 7:24 am
> but they were trying to reach a different Matt:
sure? perhaps that’s the trick
Jeremy Zawodny Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 7:47 am
You should totally blog it!
That’s what I’d do.
Alan Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 8:30 am
Whay don’t you tell them what everyone else says…
What is Yahoo?
Karol Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 8:33 am
You should try the Dude’s fish shop at 1600 amphitheatre parkway, mountain view…
Thomas Hawk Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 9:04 am
Once I had a Medical Center in New York leave a voicemail on my machine saying they wanted to send me to a conference in New York and to call them back and give them my contact information so that I could confirm that I’d be willing to speak and they could send me a business class ticket. They were mistaken of course as I new nothing about opthamology.
It thought about calling back to get the ticket and arrange to go speak in New York on a mini vacation but decided against it.
Ryan Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 9:25 am
you could forward me the job. I’ll take it
Scott Polk Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 9:35 am
I would meet with them … definitely
- I t should make for a fun follow up
Daniel Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 9:53 am
I suggest the quote “Jeff, shall we discuss this over lunch sometime to talk? You can meet me at the plex.”. Ahaha that would be quite funny — or email them saying you don’t like it when other companies try to pay you off to move to their company rather than google
Michael Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 10:09 am
Funny.
Definitely worth some sort of a reply.
How ’bout, Que? “No habla Yahoo?”
Also really like the idea of having them spring for lunch - them let them know you aren’t “the” Matt they’re looking for.
Adam Senour Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 11:14 am
Dear (recruiting agent),
Thank you very much for considering me for the opportunities in New York and Chicago. I would like to express interest in one or more of these positions, and would like to speak with you further regarding this matter.
Since you have indicated that there are multiple positions available, I’d like to recommend my friends Sergey and Larry. Both of them are experienced search engine professionals and would be a great asset to your organization.
We would be willing to fly to either New York or Chicago to speak with you in person. We wouldn’t require a plane ticket, since we have our own Boeing 767. We would, however, ask in good faith that you pay for the gasoline. 767s do have problems with fuel economy, as I’m sure you’ll be able to relate to.
Should you wish to pursue this matter further, please don’t hesitate to call or email me. If not, I would ask that you please keep a cached copy of my email on file for future opportunities that may arrive.
Sincerely,
Matt Cutts
MC/as
Use as appropriate.
lots0 Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 11:21 am
So Matt, if you go to work for Yahoo, do you think Google will sue?
BJones Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 11:26 am
Maybe Matt is just sneaky, and is trying to get someone to give him a raise.
Wireless Search Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 11:28 am
LOL, dont you just love the web! Dont respond, they will get the drift or realize their mistake. I do like the response by Adam Senour above (Good One)
Chung Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 11:42 am
Hahahha this is so fun! Adam Senour nice letter
David Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 1:12 pm
Matt never let a chance to network get past you.
Someday they may want to approach you for a job ;-).
David Wallace Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 1:31 pm
That’s funny!
How about replying, “I’ll run that by Larry, Sergey and Eric and get back with you.”
Also like what Adam wrote.
Edward Barboza Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 1:33 pm
Hey dude, i think this thing is becoming a like a kid’s fight…
ur next post about Yahoo will be:
“If u search yahoo for the term: “shem*le” … omg! there is my picture at #1″
hahahah lol… i hope it doesn’t happen ….
Aaron Pratt Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 2:25 pm
Evil plan for Mr. Cutts
1.) Buy a wig
2.) Change your address
3.) Fix your resume
4.) Get a job with Yahoo for shitz and giggles
-AP
Daniel Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 2:31 pm
File the e-mail; you never know then you going to need it, especially after Jagger:)
Bryan Said,
November 11, 2005 @ 2:37 pm
LOL… Adam beat me to it, and did a much better job I’m sure.
PS Tell him you aren’t available, but refer him to the guy with the katrina website.
Email Hosting Said,
January 8, 2006 @ 10:34 am
You should attempt to get their phone number and make a call. That way you can discuss things through voice instead of email.
Cristian Said,
May 26, 2006 @ 9:59 pm
LOL Matt. Let me write that down