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WHS - If contacted by another I just say look, I think softlad have put me in, can you check and if not you can do so....
Each time softlad HAD put me in but worth a check !
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Originally posted by v8gaz View PostIn that case if they got as far as meeting you, its down to either what you look like or what you smell like.
You're welcome
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Originally posted by Elliegirl View PostI am having a dense moment, forgive me. I know exactly who the client is, they interviewed me. I've accepted their offer so I don't think it likely that I'll hear from Agency A again. Agency B did all the hard work, as it were.
I did indeed get the gig without hassle but it was a high risk strategy. And if there's anything we contractors are used to, it's taking risks. (Does that sound cool enough??)
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostClient told me as I was in his reception by this point.
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I have had this for several roles, it's quite comedic. I even had computer futures tell me the client didn't want to interview me for a role that I had already interviewed for with a competitor been offered and was due to start. I think the best bet is agree for them to represent you for a period of days, if another agent calls then 9/10 they can check with the client to see if you have actually been submitted by agency a.
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Originally posted by Elliegirl View PostI am having a dense moment, forgive me. I know exactly who the client is, they interviewed me. I've accepted their offer so I don't think it likely that I'll hear from Agency A again. Agency B did all the hard work, as it were.
I did indeed get the gig without hassle but it was a high risk strategy. And if there's anything we contractors are used to, it's taking risks. (Does that sound cool enough??)
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostNo it was at interview stage. B got in with first offer and just by chance A intervened while I was sat in the car park ready to go in.
Way out of this is to reply to A and say you agree to represent you for the next X number of days. After that its open season.
Also try and find out as much about the client as you can. Some are easily identifiable by their location and industry and then go investigate the agent situation. Doesn't always work but worth considering in situations like this.
Granted you got the gig without hassle in this instance but I still wouldn't go making a habit out it personally.
I did indeed get the gig without hassle but it was a high risk strategy. And if there's anything we contractors are used to, it's taking risks. (Does that sound cool enough??)
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostSome people really will believe anything they're told
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Originally posted by Elliegirl View PostBut did A pop up once you had been made an offer? I know your usual position on this is to stick with the first Agency who put you forward, and I'd normally agree. I'm just intrigued by not knowing if you really have been put forward for a role. You only have the Agency's word that this is the case.
Way out of this is to reply to A and say you agree to represent you for the next X number of days. After that its open season.
Also try and find out as much about the client as you can. Some are easily identifiable by their location and industry and then go investigate the agent situation. Doesn't always work but worth considering in situations like this.
Granted you got the gig without hassle in this instance but I still wouldn't go making a habit out it personally.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostYou did get lucky. Same happened to me and A popped up again. A bun fight ensued as to who should rep me and the client dropped me to avoid the hassle. Been happening from the dawn of contracting and will do to its death.
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You did get lucky. Same happened to me and A popped up again. A bun fight ensued as to who should rep me and the client dropped me to avoid the hassle. Been happening from the dawn of contracting and will do to its death.
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