Is my CV really put forward to client ? How do I know

[petergriffin]

For sure the NSA has a copy of it.

[lukemg]

I have done this before, second agent gets in touch (reinforcing that you are prob a good match for the role) and I happily say look - softlad ltd say they have put me in but I am not certain, if you want to check and bung me in on your ticket if not.
Agent is constantly assessing his top 3-4 CV list (and very keen to get them into the client in case the job goes, hence advance adverts for jobs that sometimes never get budget and disappear later) to give them best chance of landing it so you can easily see yourself bumped off the top list if a supposed better prospect turns up after they have spoken to you.
ALL things being equal (which they arent)- This might be someone 'more available' (desperate), or closer but unlikely to be someone less qualified as its not worth losing the role by sending in less suitable bods.