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Originally posted by sam12321 View PostI have had this problem with Rocsearch - its blatant that they are fishing for my old boss's names . They invent a job, with a high hourly rate and then start asking for your previous boss details for their "database". I just say I don't give references without an interview. But whenever an agent asks for references its usually dodgy.
Then they wanted me to go to Chorley to be 'interviewed' by their head man to see if I 'fitted the criteria' for candidates they like to put forward. Also politely refused that which again, surprise, surprise, she didnt like.
I dont seem to get any calls from them now for some reason!Comment
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Originally posted by washed up contractor View PostIve had this from ROC as well. They got very shirty when I said references would be supplied on receipt of a job offer which seemingly wound her up even more.
Then they wanted me to go to Chorley to be 'interviewed' by their head man to see if I 'fitted the criteria' for candidates they like to put forward. Also politely refused that which again, surprise, surprise, she didnt like.
I dont seem to get any calls from them now for some reason!
ROCsearch - its not annabel something is it?
Meet the criteria - what a load of tulipe. Agencies only criteria is if they can get in at the client.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by washed up contractor View PostIve had this from ROC as well. They got very shirty when I said references would be supplied on receipt of a job offer which seemingly wound her up even more.
Then they wanted me to go to Chorley to be 'interviewed' by their head man to see if I 'fitted the criteria' for candidates they like to put forward. Also politely refused that which again, surprise, surprise, she didnt like.
I dont seem to get any calls from them now for some reason!Comment
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A guy from Maximus rang me yesterday telling me how he usually gets people a 10-15% increase on their rate and / or a promotion. But he needed to know my home address and lots of other pieces of information before they could help.
If anyone wants his number I can share it - couldn't tell you him mumbly name so he's in me phone book as "Nob @ Maximus"Comment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostA guy from Maximus rang me yesterday telling me how he usually gets people a 10-15% increase on their rate and / or a promotion. But he needed to know my home address and lots of other pieces of information before they could help.
If anyone wants his number I can share it - couldn't tell you him mumbly name so he's in me phone book as "Nob @ Maximus"Comment
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Originally posted by fullyautomatix View PostComputer Futures seem to be doing this a lot recently."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostAhh they have new recruits...
Yep! New girl from ireland said its mandatory for 2 references to be considered, I said of course not. For some reason she then said, unlike English recruiters from Computer Futures, she does not use the references for pimping purposes. She will learn fast.Vote Corbyn ! Save this country !Comment
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Originally posted by fullyautomatix View PostYep! New girl from ireland said its mandatory for 2 references to be considered, I said of course not. For some reason she then said, unlike English recruiters from Computer Futures, she does not use the references for pimping purposes. She will learn fast.
"Ok then. First reference is HR at client co A and second reference is HR at client co B""You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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