Reply to: Interview cancelled Twice - Never happened before

[LondonManc]

And, in fact, even after you have started work. Your contract is likely not worth the paper it's written on and your client can almost certainly terminate at any time and for any reason. Always have more opportunities on the go and be ready to move on to something else at any time as, in this game, it's all about looking after number 1.

Correct.

"The budget has been pulled for this project. Sorry."
"But I demand to work my notice!!!!"
"Okay, but there's no money to pay you with. Are you alright working it for free?"

[ChimpMaster]

Sign of the times.

I imagine a lot of contracts will get pulled over the next 6 to 12 months. I've been talking to businesses that deal with supply chains from top to bottom, and this whole consumption model is faltering.

There's a real sh1tstorm coming.

[billybiro]

Its just a coincidence mate nothing to be paranoid about

Key thing in contracting is never ever think you have got a new gig until you actually start work, no matter how quick they come back with interview request, no matter how well you think you have done in interview, even after offer, even after you have signed a contract. Never ever take it as a given and always have potential back ups until you start work.

And, in fact, even after you have started work. Your contract is likely not worth the paper it's written on and your client can almost certainly terminate at any time and for any reason. Always have more opportunities on the go and be ready to move on to something else at any time as, in this game, it's all about looking after number 1.

[Kprad35]

Thanks all for taking time to response - This really helped in keeping me motivated in my job search.

[psychocandy]

Different clients/contracts?

I had a client cancel twice. Arranged for 1230 so I could speak them during lunchtime. Day 1 - cancelled at 1225.
Day 2 - just did not ring me. At something like 1455 the agency rang me to say they'd call at 3pm. Ummm no I'm in a meeting.

Didn't get another chance. Agent told me they weren't impressed that I wasn't flexible with the interview time....

As with all things, would they be impressed if you started taking interview calls at your desk if you were contracted to them?
Same as the ones who want you to start next monday and not give notice or wait a week or two until gig ends...

[JohnM]

They might've binned the roles when the recession figures were announced at the end of the week. Annoying but nothing untoward.

The recruitment agencies are pretty desperate at the minute with the down-slide and they are the worst type of people you want to be desperate, all kinds of strange things will start happen and you can't really believe anything you are told, to be honest

[PerfectStorm]

They might've binned the roles when the recession figures were announced at the end of the week. Annoying but nothing untoward.

[TheDogsNads]

I have had 2 interviews cancelled recently for the following reasons:

1 They have filled the role before the interview
2 They are no longer going ahead with the role.

Since I have never expereinced this situation before, I have become bit paranoid as I prepared extensively for these interviews. it was quite frustrating to get last minute cancellation notification.

Is it because that the interviews are now set up directly with the candidate through teams or webex, it is easier to cancel with one click without going through agency and explaining reasons?

Quite frustrated - did anyone face this situation?

Seriously, have you not been contracting long? Ive had jobs pulled before and after interview for various reasons. The 'have filled the role before interview is very common. Ive won and lost out jobs this way.

No longer going ahead with the role is usually budgetary issues. Simple action, move on.

[elsergiovolador]

Are you a high risk Covid19 group ?

Fat / bald / bame / man / over 40 etc

Some employers are checking out social media and online photos to see if your lifestyle puts you at higher risk, so won’t take the chance and easy to cancel and make up lame excuses


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It's not a problem to put the ability to end the contract with immediate effect. Unless we are talking about actual employment.

[jayn200]

1 is a valid reason and is actually a good thing. It's good that when they found the right person they just made it happen instead of dragging on the process.

2 will almost certainly be covid-19 related. Lots of projects have been cancelled.

[SussexSeagull]

I went through a stint last year of doing well in first interviews then the role disappearing before I had a second.

[northernladuk]

Thanks all, may be I am thinking too much just that 2 got cancelled within 2 weeks and then mind start thinking about all possibilities.

Definitely this. Both are very valid and are amongst a raft of genuine reasons a contingent resource may not be required. It's just business.

It's not wrong to consider it when it happens though. By understanding you can weed out lying agents or issues about you can that you can fix but at the end of the day if it does appear genuine there is nothing you can do so don't get worked up.

[Kprad35]

Thanks all, may be I am thinking too much just that 2 got cancelled within 2 weeks and then mind start thinking about all possibilities.

[JohnM]

Its just a coincidence mate nothing to be paranoid about

Key thing in contracting is never ever think you have got a new gig until you actually start work, no matter how quick they come back with interview request, no matter how well you think you have done in interview, even after offer, even after you have signed a contract. Never ever take it as a given and always have potential back ups until you start work.

[northernladuk]

Perfectly normal. Welcome to contracting.