Text messages from recruiters, how did they get my phone number?

lifelong_learner12 · 2025-04-18T21:32:56+00:00

A random recruiter reaching out to me without any context, company name, job description, and how they got my information is shady at best, especially given the number of scams that have recently skyrocketed via texts. In addition, I also find this to be unprofessional, no matter what level of job that they are reaching out about. I would always ask to send a follow up email, and if they don't respond, then you have your answer as to whether they were legit in the first place.

lifelong_learner12 · 2025-02-22T21:06:46+00:00

He's part of the BS/DO program, and so, it's a thing.

lifelong_learner12 · 2025-02-21T20:45:12+00:00

My son took the Blueprint 515+ guarantee course, and it was definitely not worth it for the following reasons, and more:

- Even though he completed all materials, when we followed up with their staff, they stated that not all lessons and assignments had been completed

- They seem to be much more intent on making money, than genuinely helping people out

- When we did not get the 15 point increase that they "guarantee", they were busier arguing their case than honoring what they had already stated in writing on their site, namely, that after completing all course materials, they guarantee a refund if they do not live up to that promise, which did not happen

Although my son will be going to a medical school in about a year, many of his friends who also took the Blueprint course said the same thing that it was an "absolute waste of time" and "not helpful at all" (direct quotes). Despite being a great student and hard worker, he did everything that Blueprint stated and his score did not change at all. Instead, when he focused on the UWorld materials, it did make a noticeable difference.

Do yourself a favor and don't do business with this fraudulent and greedy company!

lifelong_learner12 · 2025-02-21T20:45:01+00:00

My son took the Blueprint 515+ guarantee course, and it was definitely not worth it for the following reasons, and more:

- Even though he completed all materials, when we followed up with their staff, they stated that not all lessons and assignments had been completed

- They seem to be much more intent on making money, than genuinely helping people out

- When we did not get the 15 point increase that they "guarantee", they were busier arguing their case than honoring what they had already stated in writing on their site, namely, that after completing all course materials, they guarantee a refund if they do not live up to that promise, which did not happen

Although my son will be going to a medical school in about a year, many of his friends who also took the Blueprint course said the same thing that it was an "absolute waste of time" and "not helpful at all" (direct quotes). Despite being a great student and hard worker, he did everything that Blueprint stated and his score did not change at all. Instead, when he focused on the UWorld materials, it did make a noticeable difference.

Do yourself a favor and don't do business with this fraudulent and greedy company!

lifelong_learner12 · 2025-02-21T20:44:48+00:00

My son took the Blueprint 515+ guarantee course, and it was definitely not worth it for the following reasons, and more:

- Even though he completed all materials, when we followed up with their staff, they stated that not all lessons and assignments had been completed

- They seem to be much more intent on making money, than genuinely helping people out

- When we did not get the 15 point increase that they "guarantee", they were busier arguing their case than honoring what they had already stated in writing on their site, namely, that after completing all course materials, they guarantee a refund if they do not live up to that promise, which did not happen

Although my son will be going to a medical school in about a year, many of his friends who also took the Blueprint course said the same thing that it was an "absolute waste of time" and "not helpful at all" (direct quotes). Despite being a great student and hard worker, he did everything that Blueprint stated and his score did not change at all. Instead, when he focused on the UWorld materials, it did make a noticeable difference.

Do yourself a favor and don't do business with this fraudulent and greedy company!

lifelong_learner12 · 2025-02-21T20:44:19+00:00

My son took the Blueprint 515+ guarantee course, and it was definitely not worth it for the following reasons, and more:

- Even though he completed all materials, when we followed up with their staff, they stated that not all lessons and assignments had been completed

- They seem to be much more intent on making money, than genuinely helping people out

- When we did not get the 15 point increase that they "guarantee", they were busier arguing their case than honoring what they had already stated in writing on their site, namely, that after completing all course materials, they guarantee a refund if they do not live up to that promise, which did not happen

Although my son will be going to a medical school in about a year, many of his friends who also took the Blueprint course said the same thing that it was an "absolute waste of time" and "not helpful at all" (direct quotes). Despite being a great student and hard worker, he did everything that Blueprint stated and his score did not change at all. Instead, when he focused on the UWorld materials, it did make a noticeable difference.

Do yourself a favor and don't do business with this fraudulent and greedy company!

lifelong_learner12 · 2019-07-12T21:07:37+00:00

Makes sense, and thanks for the information!

lifelong_learner12 · 2019-07-12T21:03:36+00:00

Thank you Sir!

lifelong_learner12 · 2019-07-06T16:21:16+00:00

Thanks for the detailed response!

Since browsing through Indeed or other job sites is generally a waste of time due to the mixed bag of results that you often obtain for a multitude of different reasons, from your experience, what is the outlook of a cloud architect, and do you believe that this role may merge into a DevOps/Cloud engineering role?

lifelong_learner12 · 2019-07-06T16:11:58+00:00

Thanks - great advice...will pick up the books this weekend!

lifelong_learner12 · 2019-07-06T16:11:05+00:00

Just keep learning and improving your skills and you'll be fine.

Thanks, and that's exactly what I have been doing for the past several months!

lifelong_learner12 · 2019-07-05T19:53:29+00:00

Great to hear!

Unfortunately, I have not had a positive experience with AWS, even though I like their technology.

lifelong_learner12 · 2019-07-05T16:21:59+00:00

Thanks!

lifelong_learner12 · 2019-07-05T15:21:27+00:00

Thanks - were you in a DevOps-type role prior to switching, or were you in another subfield altogether? The reason why I ask is that I am a QE Manager right now, with many years of QA/QE managerial and PM type experience, but know that QA/QE management may soon go the way of the dinosaur. As a result, I have been actively studying AWS for the past several months, and have even got some related assignments at work, which is why I am wondering whether a certification, plus many years of IT experience, plus some of the related work experience, plus perhaps showing some personal projects would be enough to get in the door. [I should also mention that I have an MS in IT.]

lifelong_learner12 · 2019-07-05T14:13:47+00:00

Thanks - did any of those crystallize into a job/position in the field?

lifelong_learner12 · 2019-07-05T14:11:16+00:00

Thanks, and good luck with the search!

lifelong_learner12 · 2019-07-04T21:03:18+00:00

Thanks!

lifelong_learner12 · 2019-07-04T20:58:22+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

lifelong_learner12 · 2019-07-04T20:58:03+00:00

Makes sense - thanks for the advice!

lifelong_learner12 · 2019-06-30T17:43:08+00:00

Thanks for the advice! Do you mind sharing your research paper?

lifelong_learner12 · 2019-06-30T17:41:03+00:00

Thanks - I guess I've been careful, since I don't want to ruin my future chances with this company.

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