Not informing agent where your CV is

[tractor]

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Sometimes there will be multiple agencies, and sometimes the client will have a deal with one agency. But when another agent gets a whiff of an opportunity, some will try to get in there.

In my last permie job, we had an exclusive deal with one agency at 8 or 9% margin. We still got other agencies flinging CVs over to us because they'd heard we were looking and thought they'd give it a shot.

And how do they hear you are looking?

Take a look at the I Just Need 2 References thread and others.

They all are as bad as one another but some are less scrupulous. They would all skin their grandma for a tenner.

[MicrosoftBob]

And their immediate response is to ask when your contract expires. Also, telling them you are in contract knocks you out of contention for any other roles they have that might suit you.

I don't really know why you wouldn't tell them you were in for the role already.

Because they might phone the client and say you're not available for an interview etc anything to remove their competition, why take the risk ?

[GlenW]

Because they might phone the client and say you're not available for an interview etc anything to remove their competition, why take the risk ?

I must be very naive, would agents actually do this sort of thing?

[jmo21]

Hijacking thread slightly...

Why would a client sign an exclusivety deal with an agent?

[SueEllen]

Hijacking thread slightly...

Why would a client sign an exclusivety deal with an agent?

Because it's easier to deal with one w**ker ringing you than 3-5.

I've had quite a few roles where one agency has exclusivity.

[FatLazyContractor]

I must be very naive, would agents actually do this sort of thing?

I won't have a second doubt.

[Whorty]

Assuming that there isn't an exclusivity, what do you folk reply when the second agent asks for details of who put you forward (first agent)?

It's none of their business so you don't have to say anything. I normally say "I am going to respect the other agency's situation, as I would with yours if someone wanted to know what roles you have".

I often have agencies call about a role but I've already considered the role via a different agent. Be honest and straight and the agents will respect you. Don't lie, play it straight and don't give away info to other agencies. Simples

[tractor]

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Because it's easier to deal with one w**ker ringing you than 3-5.

I've had quite a few roles where one agency has exclusivity.

Especially where you can have 1, 2 and 3 tier w**nkers all taking a margin so it's always worth asking whether they are first tier w**nker and if they are not, put up your rate 15% right up front.

[BolshieBastard]

Depends how paranoid you are.

[7specialgems]

How do others handle the situation when an Agent calls about a role but you have already applied?

I would like to not inform the agent that my CV is already there but don't know what else to say apart from "I am not interested thank you", which would work but seem odd if I am a good fit.

"I've worked there before and I would rather look for new challenges than revisit old ground. Sorry, thanks, bye".