Stick or twist?

[northernladuk]

Click on the thanks icon again.

Oh dats clever!

[SlipTheJab]

Oh dats clever!

Doh, Even your accountant could have told you that

[MrMarkyMark]

I get it... so basically,

1. Hope that my own interview went well and they're convinced I'm the guy
2. Don't wait around. Rather assume it's a no and chase up other leads
3. Don't take this too personally - whatever happens, happens!

Perfect

[Danglekt]

Oh dats clever!

it would have been cleverer if by clicking it again it gave double thanks

[northernladuk]

it would have been cleverer if by clicking it again it gave double thanks

Hell no. Alias would get himself banned for like and thanks abuse.

[SueEllen]

I think both of you have a point. I'll never know if it's the agent or client really. The agent might have known all along that there are other candidates, but chose to tell me what he did in order to keep me warm. Or, the client just blind sided the agent altogether. From my first convo with the agent, he insisted they were sole agents for that gig...

Agents get lied to as well. Some clients pick a candidate or two from 3-4 agencies to interview. Not telling each agency they are doing so and implying each agent is the sole agent.

There are also clients who want the perfect fit for the poor rate they are paying. They waste agents time by interviewing multiple people badly.

It's actually interesting hearing the other side of the recruitment process but it doesn't help in IT recruitment the majority of UK agencies are just sales people who have absolutely no understanding of contracts, technology etc.

As others have said told take the agent's treatment of you personally.

[psychocandy]

Agents get lied to as well. Some clients pick a candidate or two from 3-4 agencies to interview. Not telling each agency they are doing so and implying each agent is the sole agent.

There are also clients who want the perfect fit for the poor rate they are paying. They waste agents time by interviewing multiple people badly.

It's actually interesting hearing the other side of the recruitment process but it doesn't help in IT recruitment the majority of UK agencies are just sales people who have absolutely no understanding of contracts, technology etc.

As others have said told take the agent's treatment of you personally.

Heard a story the other day about a client who asked for CVs for a role, then it went quiet. Agent called client a few times but no joy so they forgot about it.

6 MONTHS later client phoned agent and wants to interview two of the candidates and can they start monday. Turned out none of the original batch were available any more (surprise surprise!) and client was well put out!

[northernladuk]

Heard a story the other day about a client who asked for CVs for a role, then it went quiet. Agent called client a few times but no joy so they forgot about it.

6 MONTHS later client phoned agent and wants to interview two of the candidates and can they start monday. Turned out none of the original batch were available any more (surprise surprise!) and client was well put out!

and?

[LondonManc]

Click on the thanks icon again.

Direction and Control?

[achilles]

Yes, interviews are very much a "fire and forget" situation. You do the interview and then you move on to the next role of interest until you have an offer and a signed contract.