Agencies keep asking for references before submitting CV

[SueEllen]

I don't give references to an agent, either before or after interview (and I have been asked to, always declined and had no problems). Quite happy to provide references to the client direct if they want it (although i've never been asked).

Remember, those referees are part of your client base. Why would you want to give away your client's details to an agent who could use these to introduce other suppliers to your client?

I'm happy to give references - shame mine are all from other contractors though I do like to throw an agent in now and again......

[quackhandle]

Had a call today from a pimp who, whilst not asking for references, told me he had two developers looking for contracts and did I know anyone who could place them?

Thinking back, I should have used the "Are they are cut out for contracting?" line

qh

[sunflower]

Some clients can put it in contracts that you are not allowed to give out the names of managers on site. Just tell the agents that one. With all the agent tricks going on, it's no wonder the direct clients would add a clause like that...