Agents and rates

[SlipTheJab]

The best place to look is in the FAQ section. There is a sticky on the best way to search forums with some good little tips.

If only there was a sticky showing the best way to search for the sticky that contains those search tips

[jmo21]

When asked about my day rate, I always tell them that it depends on the role, travel, etc along with what is expected of me from an expertise point of view. I then ask them what the client is willing to pay.

This. Always. They are trying to catch you out and get a number from you before they have to say a number which may well be bigger than you would ask for.

[eek]

Some agencies always want the CV changing too. Doesn't matter what the CV looks like they will want it changing. Usually with no clue what the hiring manager is really looking for. Amazes me some of these agencies stay in business.

Give me the keywords you want on my CV and I'll happily add them in if I can legitimately add them...

[dty]

This. Always. They are trying to catch you out and get a number from you before they have to say a number which may well be bigger than you would ask for.

As with any negotiation, the first person to name a number loses! :-D