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    Impressions on Eurostaff agency

    Mid sized agency, likely rates will be between 15-25%.
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    Recruitment agencies greed causes grief

    Its nice to see someone who actually understands what is happening in the agents world.
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    Recruitment agencies greed causes grief

    If agencies dont make a profit, then they will fold. As many do. Those that charge high margins will fail if there isnt the demand for their services. Unfortunately the market does not respond to what one person wants or prefers, it responds as a collective. Many clients dont want to use the...
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    Contract for foreign national

    If the client is hiring someone without being aware of their Visa status, then they are probably not too serious about the travel.
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    Contract for foreign national

    Not necessarily! As long as the client is aware of your Visa situation, then it should be fine.
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    Fracking 'Account Managers'

    Hmm, often agents will just use a mysterious accuont manager person to let you down gently because they are too scared to tell you that you are not suitable for the position. Or the account manager deals solely with the client and has 2-3 resources that need to find suitable profiles. The...
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    Recruitment agencies greed causes grief

    How do you know what a reasonable margin is though? Have any of you throwing out these numbers actually done recruitment and everything that goes with it? A reasonable margin is one that ensures the agency is making a profit.
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    IT Market to boom in April?

    I find it peaks at May and gradually slows to a grinding stop in December/January. The market should be booming now. Its not. Simples.
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    Recruitment agencies greed causes grief

    On that rate though, the tax benefits just wont be worth the hassle
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    Recruitment agencies greed causes grief

    So basically your not very good at your job and your going to blame the agent if the client finds out? Try to remember, this is a capitalist market. If there was a cheaper and easier solution, then it would succeed. Unfortuantely the cheaper solution is often more difficult. The Umbrella...
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    Contract Termination Notice Period

    Or jus talk to the client and be honesT? If you have a genuine reason then most clients are forgiving and will let you leave. Contractors are expensive. Unhappy contractors are a waste. If it is because you have found a contract with a higher rate then they will be less likely to let you leave...
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    Am I bound to a notice period if I'm still in my first month.....

    In simple terms, the agency wouldnt need to pay you as they can count this as lost earnings. If you want to forego pay, then walk out. My advice though is to miss out the agent and have a chat with the client, express your concerns and arrange an end date with him. No client is going to want a...
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    Why do agencies ask how I'm finding the market?

    I would recommend you say that you have had interviews and what stage you are at. But offer no further details than that. Dont lie to an agent, just hide the details. Candidates that lie to me invariably get a worse service from me. In this market you want every stakeholder in the process to be...
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    why does asking for a job spec scare them off?

    If its banking, I always get a spec. If its not, then I hardly ever have a written spec. And usually I bin it because its often written by someone in HR without much of a clue about the role.
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