Reply to: Does it exist a black list for IT contractors?

[No2politics]

People think 'black lists' dont exist?

OK, try telling Rullion Manchester you will be opting 'in' when they contact you about a role. Then see if you're put forward.

Have a successful interview with LBG then turn down their kind offer. See how long it takes before you get another interview with them.

Officially no blacklist but almost certainly a 'decision' not to take you.

I have turned down roles twice with lbg admitedley 5 years apart!

[SueEllen]

Name, address and where applicable Limited Company Name.

I had some contractors come to me through an agency and some direct. When we checked with our internal recruiters one came back as being on a black list for twice breaking contracts with agencies. Our internal recruiter was from had worked for a large recruiter and he talked about checking a blacklist which the top 5 (I have no idea who they are) held.

Take that for what it's worth.

Those things are illegal in the EU.

So you don't want your recruiter bod admitting to those things in front of you. (You need to do a Rebecca Brookes)

The construction industry was caught out a year back for operating a blacklist and sharing it amongst companies. One of the issues was that the data wasn't verified so you could right nonsense about someone out of spite and they had no come back..

Credit reference agencies are legal because when asked they have to supply data on an individual, correct it if they make a mistake and reveal who made other comments.

[MarillionFan]

if there is a black list then what is it based on ?
is it on mobile number, email or name.
any idea?

Name, address and where applicable Limited Company Name.

I had some contractors come to me through an agency and some direct. When we checked with our internal recruiters one came back as being on a black list for twice breaking contracts with agencies. Our internal recruiter was from had worked for a large recruiter and he talked about checking a blacklist which the top 5 (I have no idea who they are) held.

Take that for what it's worth.

[BrilloPad]

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[Andy Hallett]

I refer you to my previous answer. There is no blacklist, we'd place anyone

[Pogle]

I have my own black list of people who I've worked with whose ability I do not rate.
In my area reputation is very important as it’s quite a niche area.
I regularly get calls from ex colleagues when they’re interviewing to ask about potential candidates and If I think they are crap, I will say so.

[NotAllThere]

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Officially no blacklist but almost certainly a 'decision' not to take you.

Which is quickly reversed when there's work going that you're a perfect fit for and you're the only one available. Hence: no blacklist.

[Bacchus]

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(I thought it was based on reviving posts that have been asleep for a year...)

Of course there's a blacklist, but it's written in a black font on a black background and kept on the dark web, so even if you find it you'll still be in the dark...

For anyone who's worried that they might be on it, there's a copy on the wider world web:-

http://www.contractors.htm/blacklist

[nomadd]

if there is a black list then what is it based on?

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[Andy2]

if there is a black list then what is it based on ?
is it on mobile number, email or name.
any idea?

[cojak]

I meant the sockie you replied to had clearly read it, NOT

Oh, right you are...

[Boney M]

I have clearly read the thread, and I stand by my comments. There is no proof that all of the jobs on Jobserve are real jobs. Many are there just to harvest CVs and references.

I meant the sockie you replied to had clearly read it, NOT

[uk contractor]

People think 'black lists' dont exist?

OK, try telling Rullion Manchester you will be opting 'in' when they contact you about a role. Then see if you're put forward.

Have a successful interview with LBG then turn down their kind offer. See how long it takes before you get another interview with them.

Officially no blacklist but almost certainly a 'decision' not to take you.

LBG & the agencies they insist on using those words send shivers down my spine not for any good reasons either

[BolshieBastard]

People think 'black lists' dont exist?

OK, try telling Rullion Manchester you will be opting 'in' when they contact you about a role. Then see if you're put forward.

Have a successful interview with LBG then turn down their kind offer. See how long it takes before you get another interview with them.

Officially no blacklist but almost certainly a 'decision' not to take you.

[uk contractor]

Blacklist reasons would be interesting to know. Could screw up some people if jumping ship early is sufficient to blacklist.

They would never tell anyone but the common most obvious factors would be leaving a contract early, not performing as expected or below professional expectations, not honourng notice periods etc etc.