A funny thing happened....

[TheLordDave]

I have had this for several roles, it's quite comedic. I even had computer futures tell me the client didn't want to interview me for a role that I had already interviewed for with a competitor been offered and was due to start. I think the best bet is agree for them to represent you for a period of days, if another agent calls then 9/10 they can check with the client to see if you have actually been submitted by agency a.

[v8gaz]

Client told me as I was in his reception by this point.

In that case if they got as far as meeting you, its down to either what you look like or what you smell like.

You're welcome

[TheLordDave]

Client told me as I was in his reception by this point.

Why do agents do this, not only do you get discounted I expect the agency was removed from the supplier list. No one wins.

[northernladuk]

I am having a dense moment, forgive me. I know exactly who the client is, they interviewed me. I've accepted their offer so I don't think it likely that I'll hear from Agency A again. Agency B did all the hard work, as it were.

I did indeed get the gig without hassle but it was a high risk strategy. And if there's anything we contractors are used to, it's taking risks. (Does that sound cool enough??)

Sorry I meant during initial contact with first agent. I've done this once with a finance client in the NW. Exact location gave the client away as I was aware of them already. Agent I don't know calls me about it, I do some digging and ask them to send me the spec. In the meantime I do a bit of sniffing. I did a bit of digging and found a bigger agency on the PSL I'd be happier with. Contacted them and they confirmed they had the gig so went with them. Nothing came of it TBH but hey ho.

[northernladuk]

In that case if they got as far as meeting you, its down to either what you look like or what you smell like.

You're welcome

If it's not bad enough I get caught in the crossfire and lose a gig you guys pick on me as well <sniff>

[lukemg]

WHS - If contacted by another I just say look, I think softlad have put me in, can you check and if not you can do so....
Each time softlad HAD put me in but worth a check !

[Batcher]

In that case if they got as far as meeting you, its down to either what you look like or what you smell like.

You're welcome

Or both. My money is on the accumulator