So given that we're all still alive after the budget....
Having been in this game for a good few years, one of the subtleties I've never quite figured out is whether it's possible to confirm you've been put forward for a role and if so how.
So a few days ago I spoke to an agent regarding a role, they told me they would put my CV in front of client later that same day. All sounds good so far.
Then I see many other listings for what appear to be same role with a variety of agents. One of them contacts me. I think I've been forward I tell them.
Given all the games agents play it's quite plausible that the first agent is taking candidates (IE me) off the market to prevent them from being used by rival agents simply by telling those candidates they're submitting them without actually doing so.
This might well be because the agent has another candidate who is nearly as qualified on paper as me but willing to work for £100 less a day.
Obviously this doesn't apply to agent-exclusive roles.
I've tried to get written confirmation of being put forward once before and it went down like a lead balloon. Got all the "oh I'm hurt don't you trust me" routine.
Agents often request right to represent emails to protect their interests. Should we be seeking emails to protect ours?
So interested to know if anyone has ever sought confirmation and if so whether they had any success?
Having been in this game for a good few years, one of the subtleties I've never quite figured out is whether it's possible to confirm you've been put forward for a role and if so how.
So a few days ago I spoke to an agent regarding a role, they told me they would put my CV in front of client later that same day. All sounds good so far.
Then I see many other listings for what appear to be same role with a variety of agents. One of them contacts me. I think I've been forward I tell them.
Given all the games agents play it's quite plausible that the first agent is taking candidates (IE me) off the market to prevent them from being used by rival agents simply by telling those candidates they're submitting them without actually doing so.
This might well be because the agent has another candidate who is nearly as qualified on paper as me but willing to work for £100 less a day.
Obviously this doesn't apply to agent-exclusive roles.
I've tried to get written confirmation of being put forward once before and it went down like a lead balloon. Got all the "oh I'm hurt don't you trust me" routine.
Agents often request right to represent emails to protect their interests. Should we be seeking emails to protect ours?
So interested to know if anyone has ever sought confirmation and if so whether they had any success?
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