agency trick?

[BrilloPad]

I would check your previous terms of contract, last few contracts I've
done at Investment banks do not allow you to give out names of
managers or employees you worked with,
so I've always given the name of somebody in HR or agency
who can confirm i worked there.

Absolutely. In fact I get a written reference from the agent when leaving.....

[Clippy]

good thinking, but am i wasting my time? I just cant see them requesting referees at such an early stage for "compliance reasons" ?? whats that all about

They want to see if you will comply with their demands!

[Turion]

good thinking, but am i wasting my time? I just cant see them requesting referees at such an early stage for "compliance reasons" ?? whats that all about

You're new in this game aren't you. All contract agency interviews are a complete waste of time. As for the reference bit, this really gives it away. Agents (and clients) get kicks out of seeing desperate work seekers jumping through hoops and singing like canaries for imaginary jobs. Keep your pride and just say no.

[NetwkSupport]

You're new in this game aren't you. All contract agency interviews are a complete waste of time. As for the reference bit, this really gives it away. Agents (and clients) get kicks out of seeing desperate work seekers jumping through hoops and singing like canaries for imaginary jobs. Keep your pride and just say no.

NO, 3 yrs contracting and my last agency interview was followed immediately by a walk to the client offices and a "proper" interview, followed by an immediate job offer.

Thats actually the only reason i asked, because they gave me the same reason for meeting my as the above one which was genuine (to make sure i didnt smell of feaces and didnt have bogies hanging out of my nose i guess).

[Beefy198]

Under compliance they might try to say Employment Agency regs (if you're opted in), but then how difficult will it be to check references if they REALLY have to when you get the role?

[NetwkSupport]

they took the HR details line...

[TheFaQQer]

Tell them that you are happy to take details of the referees, as long as they will commit to a penalty clause of £5000 to be paid in the event that your references are contacted before you accept a role.

That should deter them enough

[norrahe]

i've just had a wasted journey into london to see a pimp who claims he has to meet with potential candidates before putting them forward for the role (roll)

I was asked who my previous line manger was and shock horror he actually rang them for a reference (old manager told me about it).

Seems to becoming more common.

[Liability]

i've just had a wasted journey into london to see a pimp who claims he has to meet with potential candidates before putting them forward for the role (roll)

I was asked who my previous line manger was and shock horror he actually rang them for a reference (old manager told me about it).

Seems to becoming more common.

Name and Shame! As its a real even can you let us know who it was please?

[norrahe]

Name and Shame! As its a real even can you let us know who it was please?

Well what i found odd about this is that i've been dealing with two other pimps from the same office for the last two years without even meeting them, they've always called me about roles prior to advertising but i've always been in a contract.

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