This was also posted on our CC IC blog (http://cc2006.nomadlife.org). I'll post it here as well.
Here is the spam that was sent out on the UK community:
Good evening AIESEC,
We hope you're enjoying your summer wherever in the world you may be.
We have recently received some disappointing news that Rahul Kumar, one of
the National Exchange Managers selected to be on your MC 0607, has decided
to stay in India to further his career there. We wish Rahul well for the
future.
We truly believe that London could be one of the largest exchange cities
in the world and remain committed to increasing the capacity to deliver
ICX in London. We are therefore re-opening applications for another
National Exchange Manager of AIESEC UK 0607 to work closely with Aneta.
This application can be found on Insight XP at TN-In-UK-MC-1629. We
strongly encourage all AIESECers with relevant and extensive exchange
experience to apply for this amazing opportunity.
This is a really exciting role combining the opportunity for an individual
to not only to work as part of the UK MC in London but also to work in an
important area of great and growing importance to the organisation. The
successful candidate will be managing, servicing and delivering exchange
partnerships in London, gaining experience within a different business
environment and extensive interaction with clients.
AIESEC in the UK is looking for a dynamic, proactive and outgoing
individual with a strong background in exchange marketing, relationship
managerment and networking to take up the position of National Exchange
Manager to begin in July/August 2006.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 26th July 2006 12:00 British
Summer Time.
All applications (UK & international) need to be submitted in the
format outlined on the www.aiesec.co.uk/national
emailed to laura.johnson@uk.aiesec.org.
Please contact Harmandeep Singh (harmandeep.singh@uk.aiesec.org) or Laura
Johnson (Laura.johnson@uk.aiesec.org) with any questions.
Will you be the person to make the UK MC 0607 complete? Go on, step up to
the challenge.
Take care, Your MC 0607
One week later I still have not received a reply. I must remember to follow up this week.
Dear Laura,
Thank you very much for the job offer for National Exchange Manager which you sent to me by email last week. Before I decide whether or not to accept this position I would like to clarify some points.
1) Financial compensation. I understand that the job pays 40,000 pounds per year but there seems to be a typo on the TN form and attached file saying only 17,500 pounds. Nevertheless, I would not consider working for under 50,000 pounds per annum plus benefits.
I realise you are offering me this position as a result of my superior skill-set and ability to put people in their place.
2) So, if you are serious about your offer, why are you starting the negotiations at such a menial level. Quite frankly, I am almost insulted.
3) Can you tell me who the Board of Directors are and is there any way they could be accountable to me instead?
4) Would you possibly be able to make an exception to your rediculously harsh and unreasonable CV format specifications and be willing to accept my 17-page CV? Otherwise I will be forced to eliminate many of my amazing and nearly unbelievable talents. I do not think this would be fair and could be considered discriminative towards people of superior intellect.
Many thanks for the offer. I do hope you accept my preliminary terms and conditions. They are subject to change without notice.
I look forward to working with you.
Best regards,
Matt McCormick
