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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostWhich is why agents are notoriously bad at letting you know after interview that you havent got it the gig.
In the same way that I ignore agents when they can't do anything for me (like when I'm in contract), they reciprocate when I can't do anything for them.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI hadn't really understood this 'pwned' expression until I read DirtyDog's post.Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostWhich is why agents are notoriously bad at letting you know after interview that you havent got it the gig.
They want you hanging on in reserve in case the 1st choice declines/doesnt show up etc. If they've already told you you've not got it then chances are you'll lost interest/find something else.Comment
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Originally posted by suityou01 View PostI think telephone interviews are essential. It's not about being too busy, but it gives both sides a chance to figure out if it's worth investing in an interview.
I'm stuffed when this contract ends - the last interview where they asked anything meaningful was over four years ago, so I may be a bit out of touch.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI hadn't really understood this 'pwned' expression until I read DirtyDog's post.Comment
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Originally posted by Erebus View PostSo is it best to not chase an agent for a response in case they think you will have moved on?
Don't make the mistake of stopping looking until you are through the door on day one and have an indication of how much budget there is to keep you there.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI hadn't really understood this 'pwned' expression until I read DirtyDog's post.Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostGoing to start insisting on this to be honest. Face-to-face with no phone first potentially means a days billing missed for nothing.
It could be totally worth it on the other hand but what is the average win/fail ratio per 'x' interviews, does anybody know?Comment
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Originally posted by DirtyDog View PostIf they have something, they will be all over you like a rash. If they have nothing, you'll not hear from them until they have something else which you might be interested in.
Don't make the mistake of stopping looking until you are through the door on day one and have an indication of how much budget there is to keep you there.Comment
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Originally posted by DirtyDog View PostI can't remember the last time I had a face-to-face interview - I do all mine over the phone - only two public sector clients insisted on a face to face interview, because they had to go through the motions of making sure everyone was interviewed in the same way, with the same questions, to make it fair.
I'm stuffed when this contract ends - the last interview where they asked anything meaningful was over four years ago, so I may be a bit out of touch.Comment
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Originally posted by suityou01 View PostFail. Redo against question numbers.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostIt appears doing some transposing he doesn't like films about gladiators so just give him his and let him slink out to be forgotten quietly.Comment
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