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getting plenty of introduction calls...... then nothing
Generally I can spend 8-15 minutes on the calls. (I am a service desk\support team manager), the worst offeders are computer futures and computer people. others just dont call back. Or you hear nothing after applying. I've never seen the market so cloak and dagger. As it is now. it used to be...- coreservers
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getting plenty of introduction calls...... then nothing
Hi There Still on the bench, have been since end march :ohwell The past two weeks have seen an upsurge in calls, from agencies, telling me about roles etc, "we'll put your CV forward"... get an email from them with job description on it. reply stating fine go ahead..... then nothing. if I call...- coreservers
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Current IT Market
not sure from your skillset, but from the support and managment side of things it's appalling at present. I've been on the bench since end march. loads to apply for but also loads applying. lot of companies taking on recent graduates as it's cheaper to hire and fire. my warchest is very nearly...- coreservers
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Do they really send your CV?
it is definately true. Unfortunately I've started getting agent names, and direct numbers. Always, if they ask to represent you, make sure you get the agents complete details. and ask them to forward you a mail when submitted. Mind you, I've been on the bench since end of march. and am slowly...- coreservers
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Hi out of contract contractor
certainly a very helpful thread ( well some anyway :tumble: ) I have 3-4 CV's for roles (mainly desktop support \ infrastructure\Server management) But my main CV did get me to final interview with Blackrock (a notoriously tricky process). problem is in a month, we run out of money. a bit scary...- coreservers
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IT Contractor companies (Umbrellas)
never had any issues with parasol. always call back if asked. I was with Giant too, and they were poor. nearly cost me a contract extension, by not doing the paperwork correctly. but Parasol have always been completely upfront.- coreservers
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Market gone a bit dead?
I've been out of contract all through April. nothing at all. seemingly loads to apply for, but a friendly agent at Quantam told me she's getting 150+ for each and every role. I got an interview with an asset managment company, had to wait 4 weeks for a 2nd interview (me and one other). Then...- coreservers
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moving on to a new contract
I've recently found myself without work , the 1st time in nearly 30 years, and having been a contract support manager for the last 5 years. I am now applying for contract roles via a couple of job websites (not sure if I can use the names on here). Getting no responses at all. CV was rated...- coreservers
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Hi out of contract contractor
Hi There been a contractor for 7 years. got lucky with a big Site manager contract, it lasted 3.5 years. then moved to the big smoke and just finished a 7 month Uk support Manager role. But I've never seen the contract market this tough..... cant even get to interview stage at the moment...- coreservers
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