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References
I think he's used this line so many times he can tell whether the person on the other line is actually going to go with it or not. Maybe I when lip-synced, i made noise and he heard.. lol. Haven't heard from him. Typical. What would the agent do with a technical references though is what i'm...- maxedvolume
- Post #25
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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References
So, this recruiter is asking for 2 technical references for a role he's putting me forward for because the company requires it.. Is he full of it? End of the call, I basically lip synced what he said 'so what i now need from you is 2 technical references from your last 2 roles.' Too predictable?- maxedvolume
- Post #23
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Subsistence
I have FRS - so no need for VAT receipts. Thanks for that. Statement from my business bank credit card sufficient then? I mean, if the statement entry says, Pret 2.40 during Mon-Fri during my contract, surely I won't need to keep extra paper receipt to prove my purchase. It's already on the...- maxedvolume
- Post #7
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Subsistence
So I’ve just started a contract where most of the shops around here don’t give out receipts. I’m still using my business bank credit card to buy subsistence… Is this going to cause problems when if I get audited? Or will my credit card statement be enough for HMRC – looking at the date/time...- maxedvolume
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Australian tax return for UK Tier 5 contractors
I'm on a 2 year Tier 5 youth mobility visa from AUS currently contracting over here in the UK. Any Aussies here that could give me some tips on how you do your taxes? I've done a bit of reading and all seem to say I have to declare my earnings in the UK in my Australian tax return - is this...- maxedvolume
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Taking time off contract
To avoid bench time, you'd most likely be looking for your next role whilst you are currently in one. How do you get away with not pissing off the client? Taking regular phone calls from pimps, taking time off work, sneaking out for a long time for telephone interview... Taking time off work...- maxedvolume
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How to terminate a contract before it is even started
Got myself into a similar situation here.. Got a 2 week contract out of desperation and now opportunity for something better (6 months, better rate). 1 day notice for this role (i've already signed the contract). Should I walk after 1 day?- maxedvolume
- Post #32
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Minimum contract length to put on CV?
As a contractor, you get varying length contracts. I've started a 4 week contract last week - should I put this on my CV? If i don't, it leaves a month long gap in the CV? what about those little 2 week contracts? What to do??- maxedvolume
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References
Lately the agents have been asking for someone to ring up for 'technical reference'. It's gonna be a case of, so was he good with MVC? ok, what about C# and ASP.NET? without understanding what it is..- maxedvolume
- Post #12
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Developer contract market
Is it just me or is it really slow at the moment??- maxedvolume
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Perm recruiters!!!
Any tips on how to get perm recruiters to stop calling?? It's very annoying!- maxedvolume
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- Forum: General
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Recruiter meetings
Are they really necessary? Do you guys have many recruiters asking you to see you face to face so they can discuss potential opportunities with you? Are they wasting my time? Especially, when they don't have a contract for me - they want to get to know me to have good relationship... i just...- maxedvolume
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
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References
So, lately I've been interacting with recruiters that wants references up front to guard their reputation. Is this a normal practice? Say you secure a few interviews and they all call my referees, how do you deal with your ex-manager being hounded by recruiters for reference calls? Is this a...- maxedvolume
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