I get a twisted thrill from scaring my oldest daughter - she's seven. When she gets me back, which she does, I re-think my love for the scare. I don't enjoy it. I'm a hypocritical scarer. Here are some other things that I don't like that scare me:

• Clients who start a job search without an approved job description.

• Experienced candidates who don't believe the resume is as important as how they'll do in the interview.

• Clients telling us that they've had trouble with people staying in the position that's now vacant.

• Candidates who tell us everything that was wrong with the people at their previous jobs.

• Clients who say, "I'll know it when I see it."

• Candidates who say, "Just get me the interview and I'll explain why it's not as big of a deal as it seems."

• Clients informing us that they want to make an offer to the perfect candidate, but they need another "few weeks" before they can do it.

• Candidates who tell us, "I'd never say that in a real interview."

• Clients informing us that they've tweaked the search just a bit - for the fourth time.

• A candidate who responds with, "Do they need to know that?"

• First-time clients who want us to start a search, but don't have time to meet with us.

• Candidates who tell us, "I could easily learn it if they're okay with that."

• Clients who say, "Now just hope I can get approval."

• Candidates who say, "I hadn't thought about that...do you think that matters?"

Last thought...don't be scared to talk with a creative recruiter!