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No it isn't difficult its a piece of P**s but unless you have actually rolled out office 2007 they won't consider you. Did consider twisting the truth as my previous company did roll it out but I'm not interested in London I'm a South Coast Girl.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostIs that really difficult?
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As dead as ever here.
Good sign I suppose if PMs are being taken on.Speaking gibberish on internet talkboards since last Michaelmas. Plus here on TwitterComment
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Indeed.Originally posted by MrMark View PostAs dead as ever here.
Good sign I suppose if PMs are being taken on.
I've had a fair few interesting calls over the last week too (PM).Comment
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Phone has been ringing off the hook this afternoon.
All complete mismatch roles and crap rates so far, but lots of phone calls are a better sign than no calls at all.Comment
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I had my contract confirmed on monday, signed on tuesday and started wednesday. Tuesday afternoon I had 3 phone calls offering me testing jobs, one without interview as they already knew me.
I think some of the big ClientCos went over the top with their clear outs at the beginning of the year and now need to hire again.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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FFS!!!!!!!
Twice this week I've discovered job ads that were a perfect fit only to be told they've submitted enough CV's, both times the job had been up less than 48 hours. How can the client be getting the best people for the job?
Getting ******* angry about this now.
The market is tulip, the people we have to deal with are *******, I ******* hate this game now.Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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Are you in Brighton too?Originally posted by GardenGirl View PostNo it isn't difficult its a piece of P**s but unless you have actually rolled out office 2007 they won't consider you. Did consider twisting the truth as my previous company did roll it out but I'm not interested in London I'm a South Coast Girl.Comment
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I know what you mean.
Trucking for ASDA tomorrow and again on Sunday. Swept off my feet. £17ph probably better than some contractors are getting
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Gotta have your finger on the button for some roles.Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostTwice this week I've discovered job ads that were a perfect fit only to be told they've submitted enough CV's, both times the job had been up less than 48 hours. How can the client be getting the best people for the job?
I saw one role advertised by an early bird agent at 4:30am.
Applied for it at 10am, called them up at 11am.
Flippin job had already gone to someone else
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