Originally posted by SueEllen
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostYou know there are other more effective ways you can make contacts with people.
I've seen agencies in action and I have to say harassing some random IT bod is a waste of you time when the company has an HR.
The "clutching at straws" approach is amazing to see in action.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostFor some reason I've started getting loads of calls, emails myself as someone looking for contractors. Looks like someone has dropped my name to an agent!
The "clutching at straws" approach is amazing to see in action.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostThem or you?The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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I had that as a permie dev a long while back, started getting quite a few calls calls to my work phone (asking for me by name and bypassing the reception filter, I'm guessing because I was involved in interviewing a fair few people around that time and my name must have been given back to the agents) and before I'd even said I'm not responsible for hiring the desperate sales pitches started... those were the only calls I ever got so I just disconnected the lineComment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostBoth. I'd imagine it's a glorious scene, akin to two Alpine ibex headbutting each other until someone backs down.
NLUK - Sure I've seen yours somewhere ;-) Key skills - Excel spreadsheets - is that you?Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Back in 2001 I had my own cv land on my desk from Progressive. Needless to say I gave them a call to see how good this guy was, then asked them to delete me.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostBack in 2001 I had my own cv land on my desk from Progressive. Needless to say I gave them a call to see how good this guy was, then asked them to delete me.Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostHa. I've had about 20 CVs sent to me by random agents asking me if I need contractors.....
NLUK - Sure I've seen yours somewhere ;-) Key skills - Excel spreadsheets - is that you?Comment
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Originally posted by SlipTheJab View PostWhen I left my permie job I got a call from a pimp about a role that was a 'perfect fit for me', told him I should hope so as the job spec was for the role I'd just resigned from, I pointed that out and he just put the phone down!Comment
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