Asking me how the market is going feels like short hand for "I am disingenuous"
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostIt's a two way conversation. In difficult times I used to like those conversations as it helped me gauge the market. Recruiters like to talk.Originally posted by LondonManc View PostYep. If the market is quiet and you've chased all your leads, I've found useful to stick yourself in their memory. Often had a "Hey LM, great to chat last week, this role's just come in, can I run it past you?"Comment
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First call of the week, on a Wednesday. Role with a a hedgefund.
Agency starting with "what we do and who we are" nonsense... got me really confused about who am I speaking to.
Apparently the role is permanent with the agency not the client.
Maybe I am getting this wrong but the difference between the two:
- if you are perm with agency you know upfront they want either no liability from you or might be a temporary role mis-sold.
- no benefits at all.
- contracts might be vague and you might find yourself without many rights. (could be the same on the other side as well)
- agency could be pocketing 2 x your salary only for processing a payroll and still you could be back on your ass 2 weeks into the gig.
For the right figure I would consider it, but I am guessing even that side is a bit disappointing...
Moving on...Comment
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I had a call today. Agent explained the big project that needs to be filled. It is in-scope, because they don't want to bother with IR35 at a rate that had me laughing. Agent then said that he is sorry about wasting my time and that he himself doubts the client will find anyone, but he gotta do his job.Comment
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The BBC says everything is ok
Currently, the industry with the most jobs being advertised is IT, according to the recruitment firm Totaljobs.
I can't quite understand the first woman in the article though - she resigned from her job in March because she feared her job was at risk???
With that fake pout, I think she could get a job in the local fishmongers.Comment
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Originally posted by Paralytic View PostThe BBC says everything is ok
Coronavirus: ‘I’ve applied for more than 100 jobs’ - BBC News
I can't quite understand the first woman in the article though - she resigned from her job in March because she feared her job was at risk???
With that fake pout, I think she could get a job in the local fishmongers.
An HR manager who resigns thinking her role was at risk? I would hope she got offered some decent voluntary redundo...⭐️ Gold Star ContractorComment
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Originally posted by PerfectStorm View PostI'd consider applying for 100 jobs a weeks work sometimes, and I wouldn't expect to get a call back for any of them either! it's a numbers game.
An HR manager who resigns thinking her role was at risk? I would hope she got offered some decent voluntary redundo...The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by Paralytic View PostThe BBC says everything is ok
Coronavirus: ‘I’ve applied for more than 100 jobs’ - BBC News
I can't quite understand the first woman in the article though - she resigned from her job in March because she feared her job was at risk???
With that fake pout, I think she could get a job in the local fishmongers.Comment
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Originally posted by BritishLad88 View Postmaybe its pride. some people rather leave on their own terms than get the sack. maybe she felt it would be shameful to get the chop.Comment
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I've been in a good contract since January and got extended until October, I do feel a bit jammy and lucky. Seems like many of you are having a nightmare atm, I was on the bench for 6 months before Jan.Comment
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