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   The title of this post may look like garbage to you.  But the truly geeky will notice the equals sign at the end, and realize "hey, this might be base64-encoded!"  And so it is.  In plaintext, it says "Say WHAT?!" -- but I have been saving that title for another post, on recruiter emails that aren't quite so illegible, and recruiter phone messages (and even conversations) that are almost as indecipherable.

   The specific email that triggered this post is as follows:

from:     Monster 
to:       [me]
date:     Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 2:28 AM
subject:  Your Resume - We'd like to schedule a meeting

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[about 184 lines of such garbage snipped]
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PC9kaXY+PC9CT0RZPjwvSFRNTD4=

   The lines being all the same length except for the last, and it ending in an equals sign, was a sign to me.  So I decoded it.  Long story short, exactly as I suspected, it was a spammy recruiter with an utterly unsuitable "opportunity".    To quote from it after stripping out all the HTML and CSS junk, including the approximately 1/3 of it that was commented out:

Hello

After reviewing your resume on Monster, we'd like
to invite you to apply for our sales management
training program at Bankers Life and Casualty
Company. 

We're recruiting both entry-level and experienced
sales professionals with:
- Proven leadership capabilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Interest in joining the fast-growing baby
  boomer/senior insurance market
- Drive for rapid advancement into an insurance
  sales management position
- Desire to earn a six-figure salary with the
  freedom of an entrepreneurial lifestyle
- Ambition, competitive mind-set and strong work
  ethic
- Commitment to making a difference in people's
  lives everyday

Established in 1879, Bankers is one of the only
companies in the country devoted exclusively to
the financial security needs of seniors. We offer
a broad portfolio of health and life insurance and
retirement savings products through our nationwide
network of more than 160 branch offices. And with
the Baby Boom generation approaching retirement,
both our company and our industry are experiencing
dramatic growth.

If selected, you'll receive:
- Unlimited income potential (associate managers
  earn $60K to $100K; top managers earn upwards of
  $200K)
- Competitive commissions and compensation package
- Opportunity to earn quarterly bonuses and
  exciting sales incentive trips
- Formal training in our nationally-recognized
  Bankers Learning Network program
- Access to Bankers' lead generation and sales
  technology programs
- Freedom to be your own boss, but with the
  support of large corporation

To learn more or schedule an appointment with a
recruiter, please reply to this email or click the
self-register link below:

SELF REGISTER

We look forward to meeting you!

Field Recruiting
Bankers Life and Casualty

Click here to learn more about an exciting career
with Bankers!

   So... that's one more company never to do business with.  Remember, folks, Give a damn -- DON'T SPAM! And if you must spam, at least don't screw it up and look like an idiot as well.

   Too bad Banker's Life didn't include an 800 number or an email address for us to give them this sage advice.

There she goes, there she goes again....

   I've shown you spammers who send me many spams for different jobs, mostly fairly inappropriate for one reason or another.  And I've shown you spammers who send me a spam or two for the same totally inappropriate job.  Then there are the spammers who send me multiple spams for the same totally inappropriate job.  Today's spammer is Insphere Insurance Solutions, specifically Susan Stepke, who sent me:

From:     Monster <anonredir@route.monster.com>
To:       [me]
Date:     Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 12:37 PM
Subject:  Sales Position

If you are unable to see the message below, click
here to view.  crm_inspherelogo.gif

Through a targeted search I received your online
resume and may have a sales position available on
our team that might work for you. 

As an Insphere Agent, you'll be able to provide a
consultative product approach to create an
innovative solution that best fits the needs of
each individual client. A multi-line product
portfolio also provides an increased ability to
cross-sell existing and new clients. With industry
leading compensation and the ability to earn above
industry averages, we believe Insphere has the
capability to grow your income faster than you may
have ever thought possible. Insphere also invests
in your success by providing office, marketing and
lead-generation support as well as ongoing
training and career development. 

We are currently conducting interviews here in our
office and I would like to meet with you to learn
more about your experience, and answer any
questions you may have about the position and
products.  

Take the next step

Click Here To Apply! 

Best Regards,
Susan Stepke 
Agency Recruiter 
Manassas, VA 

Insphere Insurance Solutions®
Life | Health | Retirement | Long-Term Care

(888) 403-4200
susan.stepke@insphereis.com

Privacy Policy 

9151 Boulevard 26 
North Richland Hills, TX 76180 

Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message may
contain confidential or proprietary information.
Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or
distribution is prohibited. If you are not the
intended recipient, please contact the sender by
reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the
original message. Insphere Insurance Solutions,
Inc. Product availability may vary by state.
Insphere Insurance Solutions is a proud sponsor of
Ronald McDonald House Charities®.
Ronald McDonald House Charities name, Ronald
McDonald House Charities Logo, RMHC, Ronald
McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, and
Ronald McDonald Family Room are registered
trademarks of McDonald’s and used with
permission.IIS000556 Click here if you no longer
wish to receive further career information. 



From:     Monster <anonredir@route.monster.com>
To:       [me]
Date:     Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Subject:  Sales Position

If you are unable to see the message below, click here to view.
crm_inspherelogo.gif

Sales Position - We are expanding operations in
your area. If below describes you, then we would
like to talk to you.

Self-starter with the ability to work
independently
Stable and successful career background
Strong and ethical performance
Excellent time-management and phone skills
Coachable and competitive spirit
Passion for making a difference in the community
Ability to earn client trust
Desire and dedication for a long term professional
career
Insphere Insurance Solutions, Inc. is different.
We are building a bold, innovative way of doing
business through the largest Independent Career
Agent Distribution Group in the nation. Insphere
gives you the opportunity to earn industry leading
compensation, with the freedom to build your own
business and the support, tools, and training you
need to make it grow. We excel at bringing new
people into the business and making them
successful. 


Exceptional career opportunities: 
- National strength and local focus
- Industry leading compensation including equity
  opportunity*
- Access to a broad portfolio of highly rated
  companies
- Extended client opportunities through cross
  selling
- Innovative proprietary technology platform
- Continued support to grow and diversify your
  business 
    * Participation is subject to satisfaction of
      eligibility requirements and plan terms and
      conditions.


These are only a few of the reasons why you should
consider joining one of the largest independent,
career agent distribution groups in the nation.

Take the next step

Click Here To Apply! 

Best Regards,
Susan Stepke 
Agency Recruiter 
Manassas, VA 

Insphere Insurance Solutions®
Life | Health | Retirement | Long-Term Care

(888) 403-4200
susan.stepke@insphereis.com

Privacy Policy 

9151 Boulevard 26 
North Richland Hills, TX 76180 

Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message may
contain confidential or proprietary information.
Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or
distribution is prohibited. If you are not the
intended recipient, please contact the sender by
reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the
original message. Insphere Insurance Solutions,
Inc. Product availability may vary by state.
Insphere Insurance Solutions is a proud sponsor of
Ronald McDonald House Charities®.
Ronald McDonald House Charities name, Ronald
McDonald House Charities Logo, RMHC, Ronald
McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, and
Ronald McDonald Family Room are registered
trademarks of McDonald’s and used with
permission.IIS000579 Click here if you no longer
wish to receive further career information. 



From:     Monster <anonredir@route.monster.com>
To:       [me]
Date:     Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 12:34 PM
Subject:  New Career Opportunity

If you are unable to see the message below, click here to view.
crm_inspherelogo.gif

Join InsphereIS

Build Your Own Business
Insphere Insurance Solutions is the ideal place
for entrepreneurial individuals who enjoy problem
solving and working with people. Our managers have
a long track record of helping new agents build
successful and satisfying careers. 

Training and Support
A personal mentor will give you the time and
support necessary to build your skills. You'll
learn the insurance business, the different
product types and how they are used to provide
your clients the protection they need. And, you'll
be taught how to effectively build a client base. 

A Variety of Products
Insphere's broad product portfolio gives you a
full range of life, health, retirement, long-term
care and supplemental insurance solutions from
highly-rated carriers. Have the confidence that
you can address all your clients' needs with a
fully diversified product portfolio. 

Opportunity to Grow
Our agents focus on the growing small businesses
and middle-income market. This expanding market
has more than 81 million households* who
understand the value insurance can provide but
whose needs are going unmet. 

Market-Leading Compensation
Insphere offers a market-leading compensation
package. In fact, we believe you can earn more
with Insphere than with any other distribution
company in this market. 

Insphere is building the nation's largest
independent career agent distribution group.

If you are serious about a successful career, we
would like to talk to you.

crm_partners_sidetower2.jpg
Take the next step

Click Here To Apply! 

Best Regards,
Susan Stepke 
Agency Recruiter 
Manassas, VA 

Insphere Insurance Solutions®
Life | Health | Retirement | Long-Term Care

(888) 403-4200
susan.stepke@insphereis.com

Privacy Policy   |   Unsubscribe 

9151 Boulevard 26 
North Richland Hills, TX 76180

Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message may
contain confidential or proprietary information.
Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or
distribution is prohibited. If you are not the
intended recipient, please contact the sender by
reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the
original message. Insphere Insurance Solutions,
Inc. Product availability may vary by state.
Insphere Insurance Solutions is a proud sponsor of
Ronald McDonald House Charities®.
Ronald McDonald House Charities name, Ronald
McDonald House Charities Logo, RMHC, Ronald
McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, and
Ronald McDonald Family Room are registered
trademarks of McDonald’s and used with
permission.IIS000438 Click here if you no longer
wish to receive further career information. 

   We'll see what happens after I "unsubscribe".  And oh look, she's kind enough to include a toll-free number for us to call her and tell her what we think of spammers....

Return to Kingdom Spam

   Some of our prior miscreants have been at it again!  I really need to call Don Lilly and give him a piece of my mind.  After all, he wants me to call, he even tells me to call!  I'm sure he wouldn't mind hearing from you too.  See the spam below for his phone number.

   While we're all at it, we should also call Mutual of Omaha's main number and tell them what we think of Don "Spam-breath" Lilly.  They even say, right on https://www.mutualofomahalife.com/, "Questions?  Call (800) 596-9518".  We can ask them what they think of spammy agents.

   Anyway, here at long last is the spam:

From:    Monster 
To:      [me]
Date:    Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 10:47 PM
Subject: Career Opportunity - Financial Advisor /
Insurance Agent - Mutual of Omaha

,
I saw your resume online, and thought you might be
interested in a career opportunity with our firm.
Mutual of Omaha is looking for a qualified
professional, who wants to follow our career path,
in becoming a financial advisor selling
investments and insurance products to create
financial and retirement plans. We also have
partnerships with numerous additional carriers for
various life, health, major medical, disability,
dental, accident, long-term care, annuities,
property & casualty, and investment products.
 
In 2012, we had another tremendous year in the
company's 101-year history. Our regional agency
was also one of the top agencies in the country
again. You owe it to yourself, to look at our
company and find out what we are doing that has
created our success.
 
Please give us a call at 800-827-5916 to discuss
the opportunities. We look forward to hearing from
you.
 
For more information, visit:
www.donlillyagency.com/career-opportunities
 
Sincerely,
 
Advisor Recruiting Department
Mutual of Omaha
800-827-5916
donlillyagencycareers@mutualofomaha.com
 
 

If you would like to opt out of receiving emails
about this position in the future click here.

   This time I think I will click on his opt-out link, just to see what happens.  We've already seen that he will keep spamming if I don't, so it can't be much worse if I do... even though I now notice the weasel-wording "about this position", meaning that they feel free to spam me again about other positions.  If they do get to strike three, then methinks it may be time to fire up the old modem and BBS software, or some other autodialer....