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Originally posted by PCTNN View Post
Then ask them whether they took 6 months off to go on holiday while they were in a contract or if they went on holiday because they were on the bench and couldn't bag any contract so they said what the hell I might as well go.
know. I spend more time than that skiing every year and always come back to a contract, I've never known it any other way.
It's not difficult to pick up a new contract, post-ski season, when your inbox is poppin' like this on the daily.
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Originally posted by DrewG View PostIt's not difficult to pick up a new contract, post-ski season, when your inbox is poppin' like this on the daily.Comment
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Wait, we're using recruiters messaging you on LinkedIn as a benchmark now? By that standard I should be on £20k a day such is my marketability.Comment
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Originally posted by vwdan View PostWait, we're using recruiters messaging you on LinkedIn as a benchmark now? By that standard I should be on £20k a day such is my marketability.
Also, please note that the fourth message down is literally confirmation of starting a new contract on the second week July. I can attract AND convert.Last edited by DrewG; 30 June 2023, 08:28.Comment
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Originally posted by DrewG View Post
She said 5 - 6 months over 5 years. just over 4 weeks of holiday per year is actually quite small for myslef and the other contractors I
know. I spend more time than that skiing every year and always come back to a contract, I've never known it any other way.
It's not difficult to pick up a new contract, post-ski season, when your inbox is poppin' like this on the daily.
I don't even bother reading InMails that start with phrases such as 'You look impressive' or 'Strictly private and confidential' - they are just spam. Let me guess - the profiles associated with these roles are from attractive young women who work at agencies no one has ever heard of?
Here you are using them as evidence in a one man pissing contest. It's like trying to impress people with credit card pre-approval letters.
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Originally posted by DrewG View Post
If your inbox is like mine, your outbound game is clearly working, sounds like you're struggling to convert though.
Also, please note that the fourth message down is literally confirmation of starting a new contract on the second week July. I can attract AND convert.Comment
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Originally posted by DrewG View Post
If your inbox is like mine, your outbound game is clearly working, sounds like you're struggling to convert though.
Also, please note that the fourth message down is literally confirmation of starting a new contract on the second week July. I can attract AND convert.Comment
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Originally posted by TheDude View Post
I don't even bother reading InMails that start with phrases such as 'You look impressive' or 'Strictly private and confidential' - they are just spam. Let me guess - the profiles associated with these roles are from attractive young women who work at agencies no one has ever heard of?
Here you are using them as evidence in a one man pissing contest. It's like trying to impress people with credit card pre-approval letters.Comment
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