If an agency contacts me with a contract, and say they are putting me forward, but in fact it turns out that they do not have the role at all and the client does not get my CV, can I report them to a governing body? The role itself is real, but is being dealt with via other agencies.
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Reporting an Agency?
Collapse
X
-
-
Depends.
If they are signed up to one then they should have the logos on their website.
Otherwise try this:
http://www.berr.gov.uk/whatwedo/empl...page27003.html"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JR -
Originally posted by SorenLorensen View PostIf an agency contacts me with a contract, and say they are putting me forward, but in fact it turns out that they do not have the role at all and the client does not get my CV, can I report them to a governing body? The role itself is real, but is being dealt with via other agencies.Comment
-
-
What is the problem here? Seems like a subco to a preferred supplier has put your CV forward to the PS, but the PS has decided you didn't make the cut of CV's to be presented to the end client. All in the contracting game, isn't it?Comment
-
Originally posted by XperTest View PostWhat is the problem here? Seems like a subco to a preferred supplier has put your CV forward to the PS, but the PS has decided you didn't make the cut of CV's to be presented to the end client. All in the contracting game, isn't it?Comment
-
If the agent has offered to put your CV forward to the client and you have agreed that the agent will represent you then a contact containing the required offer and acceptance is in place.
If you have any emails etc to support this activity then you should go ahead and report them as they have clearly not upheld their end of the bargin.
PZZComment
-
Originally posted by XperTest View PostWhat is the problem here? Seems like a subco to a preferred supplier has put your CV forward to the PS, but the PS has decided you didn't make the cut of CV's to be presented to the end client. All in the contracting game, isn't it?
Agency should not tell you they have submitted your CV if they have not.
If you didn't make the cut then all they need to do is to tell you they had already filled their quota of CV's.
This practice of hoovering up all the CV's on the market, only submitting a handful and then telling everyone their CV has been submitted seems sadly to be widespread. Clearly it then prevents other agencies from getting the CV's and reduces competition.
As has been said before insist on a written e-mail from the agent confirming your CV has been sent. If they don't do this but only respond by phone just continue sending your CV to other agencies for the same role.
This has burnt me quite a few times in recent months. However what the OP or anyone else can do about it is probably nothing due to the lack of any proper regulation of agencies(or at least that I'm aware of).Comment
-
Originally posted by SorenLorensen View PostIf an agency contacts me with a contract, and say they are putting me forward, but in fact it turns out that they do not have the role at all and the client does not get my CV, can I report them to a governing body? The role itself is real, but is being dealt with via other agencies.
Write a letter to the Times
Write to Watchdog
or learn from the experienceLet us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
-
Originally posted by Ruse View PostNo it isn't "all in the contracting game". It's a scum agency practice and it's called CV blocking, there was a recent thread on this.
Agency should not tell you they have submitted your CV if they have not.
If you didn't make the cut then all they need to do is to tell you they had already filled their quota of CV's.
This practice of hoovering up all the CV's on the market, only submitting a handful and then telling everyone their CV has been submitted seems sadly to be widespread. Clearly it then prevents other agencies from getting the CV's and reduces competition.
As has been said before insist on a written e-mail from the agent confirming your CV has been sent. If they don't do this but only respond by phone just continue sending your CV to other agencies for the same role.
This has burnt me quite a few times in recent months. However what the OP or anyone else can do about it is probably nothing due to the lack of any proper regulation of agencies(or at least that I'm aware of).Comment
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Comment