Reply to: Where am I going wrong - help finding a new contract

[BR14]

No commitments. Nothing. They arranged an interview and nothing signed. We both were confident it will be a success, may be over confident. Agency never came back as some other feedback here that they don’t like people who fail interview. However agency in known in field / sector. Worth checking with Client first what they specifically wants and circle back via Agency as a courtesy?


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do you need advice on how to put your socks on, too??

[GhostofTarbera]

A quick update. The Client Head of Business contacted me over LinkedIn and asking for a chat. I feel they are keen to have me to oversee a project in a SME capacity. This is the same Client whose feedback was I was over qualified. Do I mention this to Agency or Go Direct ?


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No, will lead To heehaw


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[TechRiskPartners]

depends what commitments you've made to the agency.
Have you made any? What do they say?
If they say you can't go direct to client A for 6 months afterwards then you should talk to the agency.

No commitments. Nothing. They arranged an interview and nothing signed. We both were confident it will be a success, may be over confident. Agency never came back as some other feedback here that they don’t like people who fail interview. However agency in known in field / sector. Worth checking with Client first what they specifically wants and circle back via Agency as a courtesy?


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[Lance]

A quick update. The Client Head of Business contacted me over LinkedIn and asking for a chat. I feel they are keen to have me to oversee a project in a SME capacity. This is the same Client whose feedback was I was over qualified. Do I mention this to Agency or Go Direct ?


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depends what commitments you've made to the agency.
Have you made any? What do they say?
If they say you can't go direct to client A for 6 months afterwards then you should talk to the agency.

[TechRiskPartners]

A quick update. The Client Head of Business contacted me over LinkedIn and asking for a chat. I feel they are keen to have me to oversee a project in a SME capacity. This is the same Client whose feedback was I was over qualified. Do I mention this to Agency or Go Direct ?


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[WTFH]

Completely agree. I am possibly running 2-3 ideas at the same time, thanks for the nudge.


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Best to think through your ideas about how you post as well.
It doesn't look good if you like to include your CV or your skills in posts. Some might think you were spamming the forum to try to get your company name out there.

(treat that as a polite warning)

[TechRiskPartners]

can't see that, somehow, since you don't appear to have much of a clue what you're doing.

Completely agree. I am possibly running 2-3 ideas at the same time, thanks for the nudge.


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[BR14]

As long as you are cheaper than me and I get to keep a margin.


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can't see that, somehow, since you don't appear to have much of a clue what you're doing.

[TechRiskPartners]

Once we've got you a gig do you want us to do the work for you as well?

As long as you are cheaper than me and I get to keep a margin.


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[Lance]

Once we've got you a gig do you want us to do the work for you as well?

you've got plenty of time on your hands it seems

[BlueSharp]

Over qualified = Could do the job but to much trouble to mange.

[northernladuk]

Once we've got you a gig do you want us to do the work for you as well?

[cojak]

And don't spam threads asking the same question or the Mods will give you the same answer that the interviewers gave you...

[zonkkk]

However client feedback came as I was over qualified... so wondering what went wrong.

Maybe you came across too confident or pushy; the "know it all" type that some people can't work with and/or get scared of?

Always read the interviewer, and tone it down/up depending on how they react to what you're saying.

[Lance]

Not sure can be off topic so ignore if you want. Recently spoke to a potential new Client - 1-2 days / week role. Client liked the CV and good discussion. However client feedback came as I was over qualified, coming out of permanent job in July. What did I do wrong? What ticked that off? Also worth getting back to Client (directly or through Agent) just to explain more? I have couple of similar contracts roles (part time as what I am looking) already signed so wondering what went wrong. Desperately need the money.
Thanks in advance


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If the feedback says you're overqualified it means they don't want you.

It's just an easy way to say that without feeling impolite.
It may be they've found someone else. They may have not decided if they want that role filling. They may not like the cut of your jib.