CV sent to client with 2 agents

[northernladuk]

As ever the thread goes off topic/ends while we have to explain what's going to Bee.

[LondonManc]

As ever the thread goes off topic/ends while we have to explain what's going to Bee.

Consider it an interlude; I'm surely we will be back on topic at some point.

[billybiro]

In reference to agents...

Possibly but you have to assume on the whole they are doing the right thing.

Seriously? You have got to be kidding me. Agents "doing the right thing"? Are we in la la land?

[radish2008]

In reference to agents...



Seriously? You have got to be kidding me. Agents "doing the right thing"? Are we in la la land?

Got to agree. I once knew an ex agent who said "agents find people for jobs, not jobs for people"

[northernladuk]

Got to agree. I once knew an ex agent who said "agents find people for jobs, not jobs for people"

Nothing wrong with that. Doesn't mean every one is going to pull every single dirty and underhand trick to gazump you as has been suggested on this thread. I'm sure it happens but to assume everyone is so you decide to try something that puts your own chances at risk I don't think is right. Each to their own.

Be prepared to play the game but jump to the worst conclusion everytime? Not me.

[MrMarkyMark]

Nothing wrong with that. Doesn't mean every one is going to pull every single dirty and underhand trick to gazump you as has been suggested on this thread. I'm sure it happens but to assume everyone is so you decide to try something that puts your own chances at risk I don't think is right. Each to their own.

Be prepared to play the game but jump to the worst conclusion everytime? Not me.

To be honest, given a lot of what we see on here it looks like contractors are often part of the problem, as you stated earlier .

[jmo21]

Insisting in a test is even stranger. I don't have much experience in contracting but this sounds very strange to me.

It is incredibly common in America, and this practice is definitely increasing here in the UK in last couple of years in my experience.

[Bee]

Is there any possibility for an agency to forward the CV to the client without our permission?

Example: If you applied for 3 agencies for the same role and you start the progress with the 1st agency that contacted you, there is any possibility that the other 2 agencies sent also our CV to the client without knowing it. Please tell me a NO.

[northernladuk]

Is there any possibility for an agency to forward the CV to the client without our permission?

Example: If you applied for 3 agencies for the same role and you start the progress with the 1st agency that contacted you, there is any possibility that the other 2 agencies sent also our CV to the client without knowing it. Please tell me a NO.

Of course it's possible. I do believe we've had people on here who've been submitted for roles without even knowing the role existed even.

The root of the problem in your example is you applied to 3 agencies for the same role. That is where everything goes wrong and is what you should not be doing. It can happen if the information isn't clear but it's to be avoided at all costs.

For example you'd apply via jobserve. CV hits the agent and if you look good the agent sticks it in. The agent really should speak to you first etc but if you've hit apply then you are in and have to be ready for your CV to be submitted.

It's up to you to manage the agents by speaking to them, getting the information and making sure you are both understanding the situation. Even then some daft bugger may still stick your CV in. Just don't apply to more than one agent at a time is the only safe answer.

[LondonManc]

Is there any possibility for an agency to forward the CV to the client without our permission?

Example: If you applied for 3 agencies for the same role and you start the progress with the 1st agency that contacted you, there is any possibility that the other 2 agencies sent also our CV to the client without knowing it. Please tell me a NO.

It's possible that your cv is sent out to clients without you having spoken to that agent for a few months. Say you've applied for something and didn't get it but got an interview. You end up elsewhere. The agent from the interview gig may punt you out to other clients to see if they're interested in you, then ring you to see if you fancy it. They'll claim it doesn't happen but I've seen it.