How can they get your exclusive permission for representation on that role without telling you who the client is? Sounds very much like standard fishing tactics. Explain that you’re not exactly going to tell other agents to reduce your own chances of getting the gig.
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Recruiter says they cannot disclose the company's name but want to forward CV
Collapse
X
-
-
Comment
-
Originally posted by Swamp Thing View PostBut not unheard of, NLUK. I was offered at a tobacco client earlier this year. £50 p.d. more than current, but I declined. My grandfather died of cancer and it just didn't sit right with me. Also, you end up with something like a baccy client on your resume and you get interviewed for your next gig. How to do you know that the interviewer didn't have something similar going on with their family/circle of friends, or has taken their own moral position on the commodity, and has unconsciously biased you out of the running? It's a variable you just can't control, so best to just stay clear and keep 'neutral' clients on the resume.Comment
-
When I am presented with this situation I usually say:
"No problem, but without knowing who the end client I can't guarantee you exclusivity if approached by someone else", sometimes they come back with "We are the client's only agent, you won't be approached by anyone else" in that case I say then there should be no problem disclosing the client.
9 times out of 10 you get the client, if not it's upto you if you are happy with the risk it could be a fishing exerciseOriginally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
I want my account deleted and all of my information removed, I want to invoke my right to be forgotten.Comment
-
Gambling: Possibly, I had a friend who was a serious problem gambler but he worked for betting companies himself, so that would make me consider them.
Certain banks I would have an issue with.
"Defence": Absolutely not a chance would I want to be involved in this sector.
It says a lot about someone that they would find it odd that people refuse gigs on moral grounds.Comment
-
Originally posted by HealthyProtein View PostIs this a normal practise in contracting?
Apparently financial institutions has asked for candidates but cannot disclose the name of the bank/organisation.
At the end of the day it's your call, and depends how keen you are to get a new role, but for me it's a red flag and no-no. If the agent can't give me the client name then they don't get to represent me.I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter manComment
-
Originally posted by northernladuk View PostWell I've seen a lot of strange things on here over the years but someone refusing a gig on moral grounds isn't one of them that I can remember. Even if they don't tell you the name of the company it shouldn't be too hard to get them to tell you the nature of the business if the gig does exist.I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter manComment
-
Originally posted by SlipTheJab View PostAn unbiased viewpointI am what I drink, and I'm a bitter manComment
-
Originally posted by Whorty View PostI've refused an interview with a tobacco company on moral grounds. A perfect role for my skills, an easy commute and better than market rates money. They came back to me a number of times to ask me to reconsider but I declined. By all accounts I wasn't the only one who had refused to work with them.Comment
-
Originally posted by northernladyuk View PostWhat rate would you have done it for?I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter manComment
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- What contractors can take from the Industria Umbrella Ltd case Yesterday 23:05
- Is ‘Open To Work’ on LinkedIn due an IR35 dropdown menu? Yesterday 05:57
- IR35: Control — updated for 2025-26 Sep 28 21:28
- Can a WhatsApp message really be a contract? Sep 25 20:17
- Can a WhatsApp message really be a contract? Sep 25 08:17
- ‘Subdued’ IT contractor jobs market took third tumble in a row in August Sep 25 08:07
- Are CVs medieval or just being misused? Sep 24 05:05
- Are CVs medieval or just being misused? Sep 23 21:05
- IR35: Mutuality Of Obligations — updated for 2025/26 Sep 23 05:22
- Only proactive IT contractors can survive recruitment firm closures Sep 22 07:32
Comment