Say 'No' to interviews

[TheRightStuff]

I actually don't mind doing interviews for clients..

you are a consultant after all and they are consulting you on someone's skills.

The reason I like doing interviews is
A) - Provides me with feedback what kinds of skills are worth how much out there
B) - What is the competition out there
C) - Provides me an opportunity to compare myself with the interviewers sitting across the desk from me.

I'm an IT consultant and this is for a non IT related position.

[Burdock]

Every now and then you have to remind the client you are a contractor.

I have the same problem when my client asks me to do some work...

[Kyajae]

I actually don't mind doing interviews for clients..

you are a consultant after all and they are consulting you on someone's skills.

The reason I like doing interviews is
A) - Provides me with feedback what kinds of skills are worth how much out there
B) - What is the competition out there
C) - Provides me an opportunity to compare myself with the interviewers sitting across the desk from me.

And if you recruit someone who turns out to be a complete dork, what does that say about you to others? I can see the +ves of what you're saying but given the amount of bullsh1tting on CVs and interviews that goes on, I'd be inclined to give this area a wide birth.

[andy]

Is there also an ir35 angle to this ?
Hiring an employee for your client is none of your business.

[TheRightStuff]

Is there also an ir35 angle to this ?
Hiring an employee for your client is none of your business.

That was going to be my next point if the client persisted. I was going to say I don't work for this company you are my client so how can I be involved in selecting someone to work here. I would then say I am looking for a secretary for my company would he like to be involved in my interviews next week. I'm glad I didn't have to say that as I think that would of been a bit too much.

Although I would of liked to of said - 'the real reason is because I really don't care who you employ. As long as you are happy with the work I am doing and you sign my invoice and I get paid that is all I care about'.

[anally retentive]

As long as they sign it I don't give a feck. You should of said he will remember that when you ask for a pay rise/extension.

that too, although i always thought it was the client who asked for the extension....?

[TheRightStuff]

that too, although i always thought it was the client who asked for the extension....?

True. It also depends if your client is organised. I've had to remind my clients that my contract is over soon and do they wish to extend.

[DodgyAgent]

Every now and then you have to remind the client you are a contractor.

I think "jobsworth" is a better description.

[TheRightStuff]

I think "jobsworth" is a better description.

so you disagree. Shame as others don't.

[Sysman]

Is there also an ir35 angle to this ?

There could be.

Hiring an employee for your client is none of your business.

What if you could invoice for it separately?