Direct after Interview

[Noobie]

Yes, this isnt your problem as the contract is between the agency and company.

There will be no come backs on you, however that said you may want to put in a call to the agency and perhaps ask them for an update on the position to see if both the stories match up. Not sure if the recruiter will be honest but they should say if they are no longer working for the company.

[vwdan]

As if this is a given.

I've worked direct for clients, monthly invoicing, paid within 7 days of invoice - which was exactly the same terms as contractors going through an agency got - or some may have received payment 14 days post invoice (to their agent).

Yes, you may be taking on extra risk and trouble, but to post as if this is always the case is a little misleading.

Last direct contract I had came with weekly invoicing and 4 week payment terms. There was only a single time when the money wasn't in my account within the same working week! I also got to know all of the accounts people by name - it was far more pleasant to get a call on a Thursday saying "Hi VWDan, it's Sue from the office - can you confirm what this piece of consultancy relates to, I don't see it on your timesheet? Oh, I see what you've done, yes, I'll get this processed for you tomorrow" than to chase around an agency.

My current agency can't even be arsed to confirm receipt of invoice, let alone check it. So if you **** it up the first you know is when the cash doesn't arrive.

I'm all up for being risk adverse and sensible, but there are may too many posters on this forum who believe their only little status quo is the only way to work.

[Ticktock]

Are you prepared to chase payments etc now you haven't got at agency to provide regular cash flow?

As if this is a given.

I've worked direct for clients, monthly invoicing, paid within 7 days of invoice - which was exactly the same terms as contractors going through an agency got - or some may have received payment 14 days post invoice (to their agent).

Yes, you may be taking on extra risk and trouble, but to post as if this is always the case is a little misleading.

[Contreras]

Hope you didn't put that on LinkedIn 😃

Yes I did actually! It says "if only this company had hired me they would still be in business".

But I don't name clients that I've actually done work for, either on LinkedIn or CV.

[PerfectStorm]

Are you prepared to chase payments etc now you haven't got at agency to provide regular cash flow?

[northernladuk]

Yes I've had a (prospective) client approach direct not long after a rejection via the agency.

A few months later they were in administration.

Hope you didn't put that on LinkedIn 😃

[Contreras]

We do.

Also you need to consider that if the client are prepared to risk screwing over another company for their margin they

a) wouldn't think twice about doing the same to you
b) may be skint

Not uncommon for this to happen to contractors, they helpfully inform us of what happened.

Yes I've had a (prospective) client approach direct not long after a rejection via the agency.

A few months later they were in administration.

[Andy Hallett]

Direct after Interview

We do.

Also you need to consider that if the client are prepared to risk screwing over another company for their margin they

a) wouldn't think twice about doing the same to you
b) may be skint

Not uncommon for this to happen to contractors, they helpfully inform us of what happened.

[Batcher]

You have no liability.

However, as for the client we will hunt them down and send them an invoice for the introduction.

That's only if you find out

[Andy Hallett]

You have no liability.

However, as for the client we will hunt them down and send them an invoice for the introduction.

[northernladuk]

The agency's contract is with the client. It's up to them two to to fight it out. The agent may try and sue for a finders fee which the client has to decide whether to pay. Normally when this happens the client isn't really interested in backing you up so will often just let you go rather than fight it. If the client is happy to take the agents crap on then happy days, go direct.

In a nutshell, not your problem.

[dx4100]

Can't see any comeback against you. It's also quite probable that when they ditched the agency - and you have to wonder why - they also ensured all loose ends like client/agency handcuffs were cleared out at the same time.

Cheers for the reply

[malvolio]

Can't see any comeback against you. It's also quite probable that when they ditched the agency - and you have to wonder why - they also ensured all loose ends like client/agency handcuffs were cleared out at the same time.

[dx4100]

Hi All

I went to an interview via an agency. I told the agency I didn't think it went well from either side and wasn't really interested putting myself through to the second stage. So it all went quiet.

I was contacted today by the client saying they have dropped the agency but want to talk to me still as they thought I did well / want me.

I am still of the same opinion that I didn't think it went well / not sure we are a good match but I am interested in talking to them and maybe giving the role ago. On the bench for two weeks and getting bored now lol

So....

Would the agency have any come back against me or just the company if I ended up taking the role ?

I never agreed to anything...

I am pretty certain the client is going to be in hot water but that is their problem. Its just me I am concerned about.

Cheers