I've had several companies make offers to me based on my resume and online presence. At first glance, they're a very mixed bag; some very exciting offers from good looking companies and some that feel like lame cold calls.

When I am contacted by an employer unsolicited, should I assume they likely cold-calling a large range of people? For obvious reasons I only want to continue the conversation with employers actually interested in me and my skills, how can I tell when an unsolicited offer is backed by real interest instead of blind reaching?

I've had several companies make offers to me based on my resume and online presence. At first glance, they're a very mixed bag; some very exciting offers from good looking companies and some that feel like lame cold calls.

When I am contacted by an employer unsolicited, should I assume they are likely cold-calling a large range of people? For obvious reasons I only want to continue the conversation with employers actually interested in me and my skills. How can I tell when an unsolicited offer is backed by real interest instead of blind reaching?

I've had several companies make offers to me based on my resume and online presence. At first glance, they're a very mixed bag; some very exciting offers from good looking companies and some that feel like lame cold calls.

Can I trust an employer that reaches out to me, or are they likely cold-calling a large range of people? How can I tell the good from the bad?

I've had several companies make offers to me based on my resume and online presence. At first glance, they're a very mixed bag; some very exciting offers from good looking companies and some that feel like lame cold calls.

When I am contacted by an employer unsolicited, should I assume they likely cold-calling a large range of people? For obvious reasons I only want to continue the conversation with employers actually interested in me and my skills, how can I tell when an unsolicited offer is backed by real interest instead of blind reaching?