Reference checks.

[SueEllen]

Why would that matter?

Someone from the agency then phones the contractor a few weeks later asking if they need contractors or other staff.

[Brussels Slumdog]

Not always.

Also it's sometimes worth having other contractors who will give you references.

Though some idiot agents can't work out the "X manager" who is giving you a reference is another contractor.

No tried it once and he gave me a crap reference. Remember they are competitors. Contract project managers are better at giving references.Firstly all my ex project managers left the project before me and have nothing against me. Secondly they may also be looking for a new contract.

[SueEllen]

No tried it once and he gave me a crap reference. Remember they are competitors. Contract project managers are better at giving references.Firstly all my ex project managers left the project before me and have nothing against me. Secondly they may also be looking for a new contract.

Seriously do you have a comprehension problem?