The opening line comes in strongly stating that I've been "shortlisted". Ha?
Also the phrasing & rhythm of sentences is vaguely bizarre, 419-style.
Another variation on this theme:Your profile is shortlisted. Please share your profile. This position is with direct client. Skill :C++ developer Location : Montreal, Canada Req : #3039419 Looking for a Linux C++ developer, with a background of working with C++, Python and Networking. This is a role to work on the core networking technologies that make up our global low-latency trade plant. The candidate does not need to come from a finance background. Qualifications: · 5+ years of professional experience with C and C++ on UNIX/Linux · A passion for design, problem solving, AND hands-on development · A strong knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures, systems and applications programming, and multithreading programming are a plus · Good communication skills · Financial knowledge and project management experience are a plus but not necessary
But wait! there's more of this (does this one think I'm a fellow bottomf^H^H^Hrecruiter?):I came across your resume on Monster as one of the top few individuals that met the requirements for this role and wanted to reach out to you to see if you would be interested in an opportunity for a Developer with XYZ with one of our major clients located conveniently in Toronto's downtown core.
And a bubbly one:Hope you are doing good! I have gone through your hotlist, hope you have consultants for the below requirements kindly go through them and let me know if you have any apt profiles.
And one which is a straight lie:Hi Friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is J. from XYZ which MI based and I am into Recruitment, all friends who are into sales kindly add me in your distribution list and gtalk
Hope you are doing good! I got your resume from your employer, I would like to submit your resume to my client for the below position, if you are interested I request you to provide the details given below