Originally posted by PAH
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If it meant travelling over 200 miles for an interview then I would ask about a telephone interview first. I think that if it was the client paying travelling costs then more and more clients would agree to phone interviews when talking to a contractor - or even permie first. That said, I didn't even need an interview for my current contract as I had worked here before (in 2005) and was able to give 2 project managers (both permie) as references.
For the first contract here (in 2005), a phone interview was enough.It's Deja-vu all over again!Comment
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Originally posted by Dow Jones View PostTo the original poster:
You've led a sheltered life for far too long then. Need to sharpen up a bit and realise how things are in the real world. Another reason that tel/int might not be a good idea is if you've got a heavy local accent which may lose you the contract in some cases.
Knobhead
I drove from Sunderland to Kent for an interview this time last year and got the gig (Domain Test Manager) I'm guessing the interviewer had no problems with my "heavy local accent".Last edited by Sausage Surprise; 12 February 2008, 13:48.Blood in your pooComment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostNot for my skill set it's not!
They are usually so grateful that I'm available and interested in the role that they want to sort the role out quickly before I find something else to do.
About the only perk I can think of for being a plumber that specialises in overflowing urinals.
Having a specialist skillset must work both ways, unless you're lucky enough to be in a niche market that's got plenty of demand and will have for the foreseeable.Feist - 1234. One camera, one take, no editing. Superb. How they did it
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Read my posts again
I drove from Sunderland to Kent for an interview this time last year and got the gig (Domain Test Manager) I'm guessing the interviewer had no problems with my "heavy local accent".
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Which just confirms the point I made. Plus it shows initiative and taking risk - always a good sign of an enterpreneur!Comment
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Originally posted by PAH View PostHaving a specialist skillset must work both ways, unless you're lucky enough to be in a niche market that's got plenty of demand and will have for the foreseeable.Comment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostFeist - 1234. One camera, one take, no editing. Superb. How they did it
Feist - I Feel It All
Feist - The Bad In Each Other (Later With Jools Holland)Comment
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Originally posted by Sausage Surprise View PostAbsolute racist bullsh it....
Knobhead
I drove from Sunderland to Kent for an interview this time last year and got the gig (Domain Test Manager) I'm guessing the interviewer had no problems with my "heavy local accent".
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Originally posted by Dow Jones View PostI drove from Sunderland to Kent for an interview this time last year and got the gig (Domain Test Manager) I'm guessing the interviewer had no problems with my "heavy local accent".
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Which just confirms the point I made. Plus it shows initiative and taking risk - always a good sign of an enterpreneur!
With the migration from north to south, especially for those considered highly skilled, you're probably going to meet more 'foreigners' than locals anyway.
I'm sure I'm not the only one with most of their uncles and aunties (and their offspring) spread all over the south of the UK. Quite depressing really, that people value their 'career' over being close to their family. Which is why I've never permanently relocated south, but willing to put up with the life-draining commute most weekends.
And yes, travelling all that way for an interview must carry some bonus points for showing enthusiasm. More so if you manage to turn up on time, which isn't always straight forward!Feist - 1234. One camera, one take, no editing. Superb. How they did it
Feist - I Feel It All
Feist - The Bad In Each Other (Later With Jools Holland)Comment
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