Do you chase agents?

[Spacecadet]

For generic rate/job/rubbish location
I generally don't bother calling, let them call me it's not that exciting anyway.

For a great rate/job/location and very specific to my niche skills
I call 15 minutes after submitting my CV, some lazy agents will only actually read the first 10 CVs and send off 4-5, if you were number 11 unlucky... but if you call and give them your elevator speach...bingo.

I will chase a little if the role sounds cool...leave a couple days...call.... and do the same after interview if I don't hear anything.

But is all based on if it excites me.

WHS

as a rule don't call unless a role looks that extra bit special

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

WHS

as a rule don't call unless a role looks that extra bit special

If you go for an interview and get the role then the agency will be at your back non-stop literally calling every 30 mins until they get hold of you. Only other scenario is where you are second choice in which case they would wait for first choice's decision and delay you by saying "waiting for client" - yeah right.

[Robinho]

To an agent you're a walking pile of cash. If he wants you he will ring you.

[strawberrysmoothie]

Nope. Never. If an agent wants me they will give me a call. If have a conversation with an agent and I don't hear back I move on to the next thing.

[Beagalier]

Don't chase them. I have applied for the same role and I do not need the competition.

[psychocandy]

If you go for an interview and get the role then the agency will be at your back non-stop literally calling every 30 mins until they get hold of you. Only other scenario is where you are second choice in which case they would wait for first choice's decision and delay you by saying "waiting for client" - yeah right.

30 mins. More like 3 mins !!!!

[Dearnla]

No.

If they want me and there really is a role, they'll call me.

You learn over the years that ringing them back before they ring you is pointless.