> Perhaps it's a filter to make sure they don't move further with a candidate who is not serious?

Why is asking basic questions over email considered "not serious", but doing the exact same thing over the phone is considered "serious".

The recruiter is just an asshole for wasting everyone's time by not just answering the basic questions in their email reply. They are already replying to the email, so they might as well answer the questions.

I wish they would operate over sms and email as well...but they have it in their minds that the little games help. I'm sure it right runs people off but for them, answering texts and emails all day is probably not fruitful. It is much more convenient for us but not them and...we are not the customer.

> Perhaps it's a filter to make sure they don't move further with a candidate who is not serious?

That could be. If the candidate isn't willing to take the time for a phone call, can the recruiter be confident they willing to take the time for an interview?

On the other hand, if a recruiter isn't willing to 'work with me' and spend a few minutes on replying an email, are they 'work with me' in the future? Or push their way around for what's best for them?

I enjoy my job and salary...I don't have anything to lose by filtering out non-serious recruiters.

Also a fair point.

This works both ways. If you're unwilling to respond to the most basic questions about the job, how serious are you, and/or why are you concealing that information?