Dilemma

[dk27]

I have been offered a contract role for about 450 pounds by a recrutor and he has forwarded my CV to endclient but same contract is now offered at 600 by some other recruitor.

I got the offer thru one with rate 450. How should I ask agency to raise my rates?

What is the best thing to do? Should I ask for a raise now itself before I start or I join the gig and then after a month or I should ask?

[northernladuk]

Firstly I would apply a bit of common sense here. You have been offered 450... in your hand... agreed... contractable... You have seen another advert..finger in the wind....attractive rates to get contractors... not gauranteed...just a number plucked out of the air.

You getting me here? Just because it says 600 on the advert it means squat. It could say 6000 for what it means to you.

Personally I would wait, have the interview, get yourself in the 'wanted' position and then try and push for 50 quid a day more at max. If you start being stupid they will just pick the next guy who is willing to take that rate. Sorry to be blunt but I hardly think your going to be a world leader in your skillbase and head and shoulders above the next guy.

If you start pushing before you even got to interview what do YOU think will happen?

[HairyArsedBloke]

I have been offered a contract role for about 450 pounds by a recrutor and he has forwarded my CV to endclient but same contract is now offered at 600 by some other recruitor.

I got the offer thru one with rate 450. How should I ask agency to raise my rates?

What is the best thing to do? Should I ask for a raise now itself before I start or I join the gig and then after a month or I should ask?

Do you actually mean you have a sales lead rather than an offer?

[kaiser78]

Only when you have been offered the role are you in a position to negotiate. Forget other jobs ads and rates for now, bag the role, get a sense of flexibility and negotiate accordingly. Best of luck.

[MaryPoppins]

I think thats what he means. Listen to Northernlad, the other advert is probably a load of balls, but might be worth asking for more if you get offered the role - test the waters...

[TheFaQQer]

Ring the cheap agent, tell them that they are cheap scum and demand that they increase your rate.

That will get you the gig

[thunderlizard]

If you haven't spoken to the client yet you probably weren't in a position to give them a binding or accurate quote anyway.

[BlasterBates]

Hang on you can renegotiate your rate when you've had the interview. But unless you have an alternative then your negotiating position is weak. Often the client looks for a range of candidates weak and strong. Are you really strong? If so why weren't you already on £600 and demanding the same again? I see a case though for raising your rate, just by saying to the agency that although you'd like to accept the role you've been offered 500 plus elsewhere, and if he can match then you'll accept.

[Jeebo72]

These guys have got it right. The fact you might have the skills and are willing to accept £450 might be to your advantage.

Take the interview, get the role, and if you are happy to lose it, tell them you’ve been offered another role at £whatever but you like the sound of them yadda yadda, so if they can match it, you’ll sign up …

[dk27]

Take the interview, get the role

I have been offered the role but I am not sure if I should negotiate in this climate as there are few roles and I have got this after 2 months of bench warming.

I think best bet here is to work for a month or so get the grip on things and then ask for a raise by that time new year will be come and I will have some more alternatives...