Is it possible to have a one way conversation about a job with a recruiter?

[Hillrunning]

I've seen a job on a well respected niche recruitment site that I think I'd be suited for but my work background, while relevant, is better explained in writing to fully outline why I'd be a good fit. The advert is a little thin on a couple of details though and before applying I'd like to chat to the recruiter to clarify thoes details.

However, in the past every time I have done this the recruiter enviably moves on to asking me about my self and experience and it turns into a pre interview of sorts. That's been fine the past as its been for roles where I fit the role in a very straight forward way.

Is there any way I can ask for/ engineer a chat where I get to ask my questions but not have to do the part where I talk about me too much?

Just because someone asks a question, it doesn't mean you are obliged to answer. Just reply that there's no point in wasting time in details about you until you know whether you will be applying for the job, and for that decision you need to have some details about the position clarified.

I'd probably put the questions in writing, and then schedule a call if the role fits.

I'm just not sure how to word that without coming across as standoffish or even aggressive.

'Yes you will have management of two people and the hours are x, so tell me a bit about your experience'

'I don't want to waste your time until I mull it over a bit more but thank you for thoes details, goodbye'

Just worried thay seems a bit curt?

Yes , an email might be the way to go i just wanted to get a bit more of a feel for it.

'Hi, I've jsut seen this role and wondered if there was a bit more info about what it involved. Is there [insert your questions for example for me it would be] regional/national/international travel, and if so how far and how often, do the company fully reimburse this, how much client facing work is there, is there a central office or is this home based, Is there the ability to regularly work from home, are there support staff for admin, etc etc.'

So I emailed and got a message back saying 'Let's have a phone call that way I can also find out about your experience'

I guess I have to just bite the bullet and plan out a way to give them a short summery over the phone.