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    Anyone know (definitively) what RBS accepts as "verification of CV gaps"?

    Hi, I'm due to start 5th Jan with "compliance checks pending" I have been told that all CV gaps > 1 month must be verified. I have asked the compliance person at the agency whether that involves printing off bank statements to demonstrate the leading of a normal life and/or some other...
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    New Contract with Agent then suddenly changed to Client direct? what?

    Yes that's another explanation. Tread carefully.
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    New Contract with Agent then suddenly changed to Client direct? what?

    A different perspective as someone who previously co-owned a recruitment agency..... One explanation is that the agent is on a "margin only" deal. This means that the agent bills the client for their margin but doesn't handle the ongoing invoices There could be various reasons for this e.g...
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    Experis: which outsourcer

    they have recently contacted me in connection with a role at IBM so that's another option
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    Looking for input on cheapest accommodation options for Knutsford

    thanks for all the replies so far - found somewhere with 2 rooms (350pcm each) with bills included 5 min walk to the station allowing a connection to the barclays shuttle but they had just been let...damn!
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    Looking for input on cheapest accommodation options for Knutsford

    yes that's looking like the most likely outcome at this point....
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    Looking for input on cheapest accommodation options for Knutsford

    Knutsford station to the office is 2.5miles
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    Looking for input on cheapest accommodation options for Knutsford

    I've looked through a number of the Knutsford/Barclays but I was hoping for updated guidance. I know a couple of very junior people who have been assigned to Barclays in Knutsford. First of all, I know there are a lot of strong feelings on here about their previous rate cuts, bob-level rates...
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    Agent wants to send CV to undisclosed company?

    Excerpt from my agency FAQ: ===== 5) I would like a free hand in proactively marketing your CV amongst my clients. Is that OK? Unfortunately it’s not possible to agree to this because I need to retain visibility and control over where my CV has gone so that I can avoid duplicate submissions...
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    Plan B launched today

    For anyone that does need to engage a fully fledged security testing outfit I can strongly recommend a firm called "Portcullis" which I've used multiple times to test an extremely high profile (and reputationally vulnerable) site. I have no commercial or personal relationship with them at all -...
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    Plan B launched today

    Congratulations - I bet it's a good feeling. I hope that I'm within 3 months or so of launching my oft-delayed plan B I am about to send you a PM HoT
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    Anyone worked for REP or Logica ??

    went though a selection process for logica the week before last was printing off the contract when I got a call to say they didn't have sign off for the agreed rate
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    LinkedIn and agencies

    I have premium and can re-assure you that I can't see hidden connections.
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    something that I've noticed… Can you shed some light on it?

    This is how my FAQ for recruiters addresses this one: "7) Are you willing to confirm in writing that we can present you to the client on an exclusive basis? Yes on the understanding that I can have (within 12 hours) a written and unambiguous confirmation that my CV has gone to the end client...
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    Making money trading forex

    Interesting - what's the exact product/service name? Do you have a link?
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