I've threatened spamming recruiters with the CANSPAM act. I have no idea if I have a legal ground to do it, but it certainly stopped these particular recruiters from contacting me again, at least for now.
>>> START FORM <<<
Hi <name>,
Thank you for thinking of me for this opportunity. In order to save you time, I've created an initial checklist of information that I’ve found to be useful for evaluating whether I’d be a good fit for your position:
* What is the pay scale for the position? (If the pay is based on the resume of the candidate - what is the highest pay scale that the company could offer?)
* What is the name of the company?
* What is the title of the position?
* Does this position allow for remote work?
* What technologies and tools do the company use? (If unknown, leave blank.)
* Is there a job posting I can refer to for required/desired skills for the position so that I can make sure I'm a good match?
With the additional context provided by these questions I can give you a definitive answer on whether I’d be a good match to your position.
>>> END FORM <<<
It's a bit of an obnoxious thing to do but most of the non-affiliated recruiters will give up at the outset to avoid the chance of someone applying at the company behind their back (and thereby eliminating their hiring bonus payday) and corporate recruiters will often stop after they find out they can't satisfy my job environment requirements.
Yes, I forwarded the e-mail chain on to them.
I think by US law it was copyrighted as soon as I created it.
> Can I use it?
I give you or anyone else on HN the right to use it verbatim and without restriction.