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Public Service Posting by the BBC - Bloggs Bulls**t Corp.
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Originally posted by Fred Bloggs View PostVery low, you need thick skin, a phone, an email account and you're up and running. That's why there are so many of them around I suppose.Free advice and opinions - refunds are available if you are not 100% satisfied.Comment
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Originally posted by Wanderer View PostI think the thick skin is the biggest barrier to entry then...
Tenacity
Fighting spirit
Sales ability
Persuasion skills
Logical mind
Database to keep track of what you've done and haven't done.
Networks
Access to the job boards so that when your network brings back nothing, then you have a backup.
Full data security/protection compliance
Money - Have you ever tried to convince a contractor that you'll pay them when you get paid?
The barriers are low, but it's not quite as simple as is made out above!"Being a permy is like being married, when there's no more sex on the cards....and she's got fat."
SlimRick
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Yeah, to be fair, I don't think anyone can do it. I was an IT recruitment consultant 7 or 8 years ago placing permie staff. I thought I'd be excellent with it as I have the gift of the gab and an Irish/cockney cheeky attitude. But I wasn't that good tbf. The sales side of things just wasn't something I was particularly good at, so I kind of agree with TAV on this.Comment
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Originally posted by The Agents View View PostYou also need:
Money - Have you ever tried to convince a contractor that you'll pay them when you get paid?Job motivation: how the powerful steal from the stupid.Comment
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Originally posted by andyc2000 View PostAnyone actually ever got a job or heard from them again after sending a CV and adding the references? Ever?Comment
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