I just need to get two references ...

[northernladuk]

Why on earth do you have your address on your CV. Gives the agent a chance to for this to you and also bin you for longer commutable gigs if he has someone closer. Your address adds zero value but can put you at a disadvantage so why?

[unixman]

Anyway what is the recommended email for confirming representstion ? What I want to say is something like I agree for agency Y to represent me exclusively for this role, on condition they put me forward and confirm such in writing within 2 business days of this email, and such agreement to last no more than 2 weeks"

Only better sounding.

[Hoppy]

Has anyone managed to satisfy an agency with supplying email address for their references, company ones obviously. Just had a right ding dong with an agent who will accept nothing less than phone numbers before putting CV forward. My last two positions have been in the government / mod sector and theirs no way I can give out internal numbers.

[northernladuk]

Has anyone managed to satisfy an agency with supplying email address for their references, company ones obviously. Just had a right ding dong with an agent who will accept nothing less than phone numbers before putting CV forward. My last two positions have been in the government / mod sector and theirs no way I can give out internal numbers.

Why company ones obviously? Just give them the previous agents names and numbers and you are done.

[GlenW]

Why company ones obviously? Just give them the previous agents names and numbers and you are done.

Has this ever worked? Have any agents been satisfied with this?

[northernladuk]

Has this ever worked? Have any agents been satisfied with this?

Yup. They want a reference, that's a reference. There is nothing to argue. Many clients won't give references for contractors so if the agent pushes it point that out. If the agent still pushes it's not a genuine role so move on.

Shouldnt really be doing any of this before the CV is submitted either but I have no problems giving the agents names at that point.

[GlenW]

Yup. They want a reference, that's a reference. There is nothing to argue.

You've actually given two previous agencies as references and they have been accepted?

[LondonManc]

Has anyone managed to satisfy an agency with supplying email address for their references, company ones obviously. Just had a right ding dong with an agent who will accept nothing less than phone numbers before putting CV forward. My last two positions have been in the government / mod sector and theirs no way I can give out internal numbers.

They are desperate for leads. I have referees that I respect and want to protect from people who offer me nothing in return. They won't get references from me until I'm at the screening/onboarding process and the client requires them.

[WTFH]

Has anyone managed to satisfy an agency with supplying email address for their references, company ones obviously. Just had a right ding dong with an agent who will accept nothing less than phone numbers before putting CV forward. My last two positions have been in the government / mod sector and theirs no way I can give out internal numbers.

Who is the agent?

[LondonManc]

You've actually given two previous agencies as references and they have been accepted?

You've actually given two references to get your cv put forward?