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Anyone know anything about agency or client black listing?
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Perhaps try submitting a (slightly altered) CV under a false name, and see whether it gets an interview?Comment
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As a contract PM in some large companies, I have also worked on the recruiting side of this as well. I have a few pet agents who I have fed work to (no backhanders before anyone asks). As a consequence, they have been quite candid with me of late. Here are a few quotes from a couple of agents who are about my age (been around a while - grew up in the industry).
- "I send perfect matches and the client rejects them. I send "no hopers" and they take them on!";
- "It is entirely a matter of luck";
- "The clients aren't in the least bit clear about what they want";
- "It isn't what you know, it is who you know";
Make of this anything you want.
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Originally posted by TransitTrucker View PostJust wondered if I am on a black list since I don't seem to be able to find work even when my skills match 100%?
Maybe i was just cr4p and the word got round. . .Originally posted by TransitTrucker View PostAs a contract PM in some large companies, I have also worked on the recruiting side of this as well. I have a few pet agents who I have fed work to (no backhanders before anyone asks). As a consequence, they have been quite candid with me of late. Here are a few quotes from a couple of agents who are about my age (been around a while - grew up in the industry).
- "I send perfect matches and the client rejects them. I send "no hopers" and they take them on!";
- "It is entirely a matter of luck";
- "The clients aren't in the least bit clear about what they want";
- "It isn't what you know, it is who you know";
Make of this anything you want.
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Originally posted by Dactylion View PostWas one of these from the wrong sockie login?Comment
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I have 3 things on the go at the minute and I'm hopeless according to CUK.
Make of that what you will.Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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Originally posted by TransitTrucker View PostAs a contract PM in some large companies, I have also worked on the recruiting side of this as well. I have a few pet agents who I have fed work to (no backhanders before anyone asks). As a consequence, they have been quite candid with me of late. Here are a few quotes from a couple of agents who are about my age (been around a while - grew up in the industry).
- "I send perfect matches and the client rejects them. I send "no hopers" and they take them on!";
- "It is entirely a matter of luck";
- "The clients aren't in the least bit clear about what they want";
- "It isn't what you know, it is who you know";
Make of this anything you want.
TTRhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by KentPhilip View PostPerhaps try submitting a (slightly altered) CV under a false name, and see whether it gets an interview?And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by suityou01 View PostI have 3 things on the go at the minute and I'm hopeless according to CUK.
Make of that what you will.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI hadn't really understood this 'pwned' expression until I read DirtyDog's post.Comment
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