Disguising interview days?

[SueEllen]

WHS

Never heard of contract role having more than a quick 20 min interview.

I had two interviews for my current clientco - thought the first one was on the phone. I do agree though if they need to do 2 face-to-face ones they can't make up their mind.

[northernladuk]

I had two interviews for my current clientco - thought the first one was on the phone. I do agree though if they need to do 2 face-to-face ones they can't make up their mind.

I can't disagree more. The last 2 gigs had two interviews one was with the group I would be working for and as I was facing off to an internal 'client' I did the honours infront of their 'client' as well. I don't see a problem with this. Nothing wrong with 2 interviews depending on the role. Can't just have a blanket 20 mins for every single contract role going, thats just BS.

[BolshieBastard]

Isn't this the one that insists on treating you like a permie - didn't you say you couldn't wait to leave anyway

Yet another epic fail for you. I suggest you go back and read the thread.

[centurian]

Yet another epic fail for you. I suggest you go back and read the thread.

Can't be arsed to look for it - what was the executive summary then ? Did you make them see the error of their ways

[Spacecadet]

Two interviews suggests they are time wasters. Turn up to work normally on Monday and forget the new contract because it won't happen.

Not always the case, when going for client facing consultancy contracts the interview process will quite often consist of 2 stages.
First stage to make sure you're technically competant and able to work with the other techies, support guys and PM.
The second interview is with someone much higher up the food chain to make sure you're the right sort of person to present to clients. If you fail this stage then you need to consider buying a new suit/tie/handshake

[BolshieBastard]

Can't be arsed to look for it - what was the executive summary then ? Did you make them see the error of their ways

I like to think that having discussed it with the IT Director and offerred a sound business to business insight why I didnt think it was a good idea for me (or any other contractor for that matter) to attend roadshows what was clearly an employee orientated presentation.

He agreed and said it wasnt an issue if I didnt wish to attend.