New contract through same agency and background/credit checks

[Langkawi]

Hi,

So this situ is as follows. Been doing a rolling contract at bank A with a well known agency for last couple years. Have now been offered a new contract at bank B for a much better daily rate.

However the agency guy said need to do background checks which are probably a lot stricter than when I started the previous contract.

Bit of background is that due to foolish behaviour and mix up with forwarded mail a few years ago I'm a bit worried my credit score is not great.

Is this normal for an agency to do background checks for a new role despite the fact I'm currently working through the same agency at another role and the relationship is working just fine?

My nightmare scenario is that I resign at bank A and then bank B withdraw the offer leaving me well and truly screwed.

Any thoughts?

Cheers,
Langkawi

[TheBigYinJames]

Any thoughts?

Whether it's normal or not, they are entitled to vet you any time they like, especially so when you are moving contracts - their vetting procedures may well be tailored to the clientco.

Not sure they do a credit check on you, though.

[TheFaQQer]

Just because you say you are working in a role, doesn't mean anything to the agency. If the client needs you checking, you need checking properly rather than just going on what you / your CV say.

I wouldn't be leaving your current role until you have an agreed start date and contract with client B.

[The Agents View]

Agreed - If there's a doubt over whether you'll pass, simply explain to the agent - He should be able to have a word with the client and explain the situation - I can't see it would be a major sticking point - but make sure you have your rear end covered.

[stek]

Vultures are circling for a possible gig being vacated......!

[TheBigYinJames]

Vultures are circling for a possible gig being vacated......!

Yeh, especially once current clientco hears their contractor has a shady past....

[norrahe]

Hi,

So this situ is as follows. Been doing a rolling contract at bank A with a well known agency for last couple years. Have now been offered a new contract at bank B for a much better daily rate.

However the agency guy said need to do background checks which are probably a lot stricter than when I started the previous contract.

Bit of background is that due to foolish behaviour and mix up with forwarded mail a few years ago I'm a bit worried my credit score is not great.

Is this normal for an agency to do background checks for a new role despite the fact I'm currently working through the same agency at another role and the relationship is working just fine?

My nightmare scenario is that I resign at bank A and then bank B withdraw the offer leaving me well and truly screwed.

Any thoughts?

Cheers,
Langkawi

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