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Silly agent games
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Well done. You've found the exception that proves the rule. You probably won't be so lucky next time. -
And the final result was that I didn't get the gig. The agent said it was cause the client hired his college buddy.Comment
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Sounds typical. During the recession I had an interview with a mate, I was a shoe in for it and he knew my skills because we went to uni together / lived in shared house amongst others. All the way to the end, approved and put forward as the best candidate, then his boss hired a black guy that my mate initially rejected as too weak. For diversity reasons.Originally posted by hairymouse View PostAnd the final result was that I didn't get the gig. The agent said it was cause the client hired his college buddy.
Sometimes you can do everything right and still not succeed.Comment
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Sorry about that, it just came up at the right timeOriginally posted by hairymouse View PostAnd the final result was that I didn't get the gig. The agent said it was cause the client hired his college buddy.
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