Staffing Agencies Are FILLED with Smart People

Here's an email I received today (don't worry - last names, email and phone number have been changed to protect the stupid):

-----Original Message-----
From: kenia@randomterriblestaffingcompany.com
To: shawnmdulaney@aol.com
Sent: Tue, 9 May 2006 09:10:41 -0700
Subject: Administrative Receptionist/ Front Desk Manager/ NYC/ PERM!

Dear Administrative Professional,
My name is Kenia Clueless, and I am the Sr. Recruitment Specialist at Random Terrible Staffing Company. We are seeking an experienced Aministrative Receptionist for an investment firm in NYC, and your resume strongly supports the requirements that I am looking to satisfy. This is a great entry level opportunity, specially for those with an interest in the financial field!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE A 4-YEAR DEGREE AND AT LEAST 1-2 YEARS OF RECEPTION EXPERIENCE. RECENT COLLEGE GRADS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

If interested, please reply with a copy of your resume, or contact me directly at the number listed below. Your expedient response is highly recommended, and greatly appreciated.

Best regards,
Kenia Clueless
Sr. Recruiter/ Operations Manager
Random Terrible Staffing Company
212 555 1234


So here's what I wrote back:

Hi Kenia,

Thank you for your interest; however, with 5+ years of Administrative and Executive Assistant experience and with over 10 years of professional experience, I am not able to entertain the salary that is offered with an "entry level opportunity".

Thanks and good luck in your search.
Shawn


and those of you who are my friends and family wonder why my frustration level with recruiters is as high as it is...specially since these stupid types of emails arrive at least 1-2 per week.