Originally posted by Hairlocks
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Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
Clients aren't bothered but agents are as you are a risk. They'll just pick the next person who's come straight off the same gig and land on the starting day. Coolcat is the king of all contractors with outstanding skills so he can do it apparently.
its correct to say clients dont care less, but often agents do, as agents have little brains and they like things as simple as possible...Comment
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Originally posted by CoolCat View Post
no I am just normal, gaps vary wildly, depending on my mood, what else I could be doing, what I want the money for, and so on.
its correct to say clients dont care less, but often agents do, as agents have little brains and they like things as simple as possible...Comment
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Originally posted by Hairlocks View Post
You now have me wondering whether there is a way to embellish my CV to appease the agents in a manner not to upset clients.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
You mean lie and then fall flat on your face when they ask for references?
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Originally posted by CoolCat View Post
no I am just normal, gaps vary wildly, depending on my mood, what else I could be doing, what I want the money for, and so on.
its correct to say clients dont care less, but often agents do, as agents have little brains and they like things as simple as possible...
Some agents are more bothered about it because they are hoping you might get a few extensions after your first 3 or 6 months. If you're going to leave too soon, that might be at risk and therefore they could get less revenue.Comment
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Originally posted by Hairlocks View Post
You now have me wondering whether there is a way to embellish my CV to appease the agents in a manner not to upset clients.
Just make sure you know people who do roles/ jobs of good standing who can vouch you weren't over seas doing certain training camps during your time off."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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