I've stuck it on linkedin - happy to credit you Damon, but didn't want to without your say-so in case you need to do future business with the agent in question!
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Too busy stuffing his face with free chocolate and champagne.Originally posted by SueEllen View PostHe's never bloody around when you want him.Comment
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NP! Adam Webb isn't real either by the looks of it.Originally posted by Damon View PostNo thanks...I am looking for work!Comment
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I saw that, though you might want to label it fake ad or summat, as it just looks like you're promoting the agency, as you've got a link to the agency as well as the ad.Originally posted by mudskipper View PostI've stuck it on linkedin - happy to credit you Damon, but didn't want to without your say-so in case you need to do future business with the agent in question!Comment
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No idea what I'm doing - linked in is the other end of the scale from intuitive!Originally posted by norrahe View PostI saw that, though you might want to label it fake ad or summat, as it just looks like you're promoting the agency, as you've got a link to the agency as well as the ad.Comment
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http://www.asa.org.uk/Consumers/How-...orm/Step1.aspx
I used to work for the ASA so don't particularly fancy bothering my old colleagues (many of whom are still v good friends of mine), but this is definitely worth a complaint/investigation if someone else fancies doing the needful.Comment
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Not convinced
I'm not saying there are no fake ads, but I don't see how you can tell ?
If an agency puts out ads for real jobs, the easiest thing is to take one of these and adapt it for the purpose.My 12 year old is walking 26 miles for Cardiac Risk in the Young, you can sponsor him hereComment
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Really?Originally posted by Dominic Connor View PostI'm not saying there are no fake ads, but I don't see how you can tell ?
If an agency puts out ads for real jobs, the easiest thing is to take one of these and adapt it for the purpose.
Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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