Say 'No' to interviews

[Xenophon]

why would I or a contractor want things to be any different?

Completely agree. It only gets sticky when the client wants permie behaviour from the contractor.

[chicane]

Completely agree. It only gets sticky when the client wants permie behaviour from the contractor.

Which is generally what the client wants as it gives them the most flexibility and control.

[Numptycorner]

Most clients want permie behaviour, that's why most people on here work a 37.5 hour week, bums on seat. Acting like a bolshy shop steward isn't likely to lead to an offer of a renewal.

[Xenophon]

Most clients want permie behaviour, that's why most people on here work a 37.5 hour week, bums on seat. Acting like a bolshy shop steward isn't likely to lead to an offer of a renewal.

Partly right, Numpty. Working practices are pretty important though. You can have a sensible conversation without being bolshy.

[Chugnut]

I've been a technical contact on a few interviews for the client, either recruiting for additional members of the same team as me, or for different teams where I have still had some relevant input to offer.

I consider it a case of the client using the right person's expertise to assist them during the interview, whether that person is a permanent member of the workforce or an external consultant has little bearing on it I would say.

[DodgyAgent]

I've been a technical contact on a few interviews for the client, either recruiting for additional members of the same team as me, or for different teams where I have still had some relevant input to offer.

I consider it a case of the client using the right person's expertise to assist them during the interview, whether that person is a permanent member of the workforce or an external consultant has little bearing on it I would say.

And I bet you don't need to be a member of mensa to work that one out. well said!

[Chugnut]

And I bet you don't need to be a member of mensa to work that one out. well said!

Good job too. I tend to be fairly dim by the time Friday afternoon comes around...

[Moose423956]

That was me wasn't it?

No, he definitely didn't have scales.

[christhecontractor]

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.

should have said!!!!! (not of).

I don't agree about the interview, you're contracted to do general IT work for the company and in this instance, the work they wanted you to do was interview someone.

[wendigo100]

I was asked to interview a geezer for the client last year. My interview ended up in a case for discrimination.

At the time I thought the interview had gone quite well ...