Ad clearly states 750 outside, recruiter asks me what my rate is on the phone then tells me the role is 550 - 650. Why are they like this?
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Originally posted by ConsultingTechArchitect View PostAd clearly states 750 outside, recruiter asks me what my rate is on the phone then tells me the role is 550 - 650. Why are they like this?
Remember agents are chancers..merely at clientco for the entertainment -
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Originally posted by TheDude View PostI no longer reveal my rate - you are just asking to be lowballed.
Of course, this top end can only stretch so far, you need to be competitive too.Last edited by PerfectStorm; 9 June 2022, 17:32.⭐️ Gold Star ContractorComment
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Post is just an excuse to wave his rate around IMO.
If he was genuinely confused they'd have done a search and read the many threads we've already got on this topic.
https://www.google.com/search?q=recr...hrome&ie=UTF-8'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostPost is just an excuse to wave his rate around IMO.
If he was genuinely confused they'd have done a search and read the many threads we've already got on this topic.
https://www.google.com/search?q=recr...hrome&ie=UTF-8
and yes, it's a nice rate, thanks for the compliment.Comment
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Originally posted by ConsultingTechArchitect View PostQuestion was asking why recruiters say one thing in their ads then another think on the phone.
Originally posted by ConsultingTechArchitect View PostDo they get something out of it if I accept a lower rate?
Originally posted by ConsultingTechArchitect View PostI assumed they always took a percentage on top of the rate, not a fixed fee made higher by my lower rate?
Your comments would imply that while you may have tax lawyers and immigration lawyers etc and that you've travelled round the world, that you're still quite wet behind the ears.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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it's quite naive to think that the agent you speak to even knows what role you're applying for and what rate it's been advertised at. Another assumption is that they only have advertised it in one place and that's what you're looking at.
Half the blasted adverts are fishing anyway, so how do you even know you've applied for an actual opportunity.
very wet behind the ears. I'd almost say 'downloaded with the last service pack'See You Next TuesdayComment
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Originally posted by ConsultingTechArchitect View PostAd clearly states 750 outside, recruiter asks me what my rate is on the phone then tells me the role is 550 - 650. Why are they like this?Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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Originally posted by Lance View Postit's quite naive to think that the agent you speak to even knows what role you're applying for and what rate it's been advertised at. Another assumption is that they only have advertised it in one place and that's what you're looking at.
Half the blasted adverts are fishing anyway, so how do you even know you've applied for an actual opportunity.
very wet behind the ears. I'd almost say 'downloaded with the last service pack'
I've got an interview set up for Friday, I'm going to ask about rate and see if the client are happy that the contractor is trying to pocket the arbitrage on accepted rate vs top end budget. I'm not desperate for the role so don't care if I burn it.
I've not once encountered a bait and switch with rate. Such an idiot I must be!!!
Originally posted by wtfh View Post
Your comments would imply that while you may have tax lawyers and immigration lawyers etc and that you've travelled round the world, that you're still quite wet behind the ears.Last edited by ConsultingTechArchitect; 10 June 2022, 01:41.Comment
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