Sometimes contracting is just tulip!

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rootsnall replied

4 March 2009, 15:44
Originally posted by framework View Post

Had the same happen today.

Interview last friday went great, client said role was due to start at the end of march. Got call from agent today to say feedback was good and the client thought i interviewed well. Only problem is that the position is being put on hold for at least 4 or 5 weeks.
I asked if anyone else had secured the role and the agent was sure this was not the case and was certain i was in pole position.

Don't plan to wait around as i'm sure someone is telling fibs!

If it comes up in a few weeks then its a bonus, if not then thats just the way it goes.

I think a lot of projects are being held at the moment by the sound of things

Keep plugging away ! I just came up trumps with a job that I first went for 6 weeks ago and it was then put on hold, I made a speculative call to the agent on the day it came back online and got it the next day.
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Sausage Surprise replied

4 March 2009, 14:52
Originally posted by framework View Post

I think a lot of projects are being held at the moment by the sound of things

I agree - there may still be some mileage left in this one - just have to wait and see.
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framework replied

4 March 2009, 13:14
Had the same happen today.

Interview last friday went great, client said role was due to start at the end of march. Got call from agent today to say feedback was good and the client thought i interviewed well. Only problem is that the position is being put on hold for at least 4 or 5 weeks.
I asked if anyone else had secured the role and the agent was sure this was not the case and was certain i was in pole position.

Don't plan to wait around as i'm sure someone is telling fibs!

If it comes up in a few weeks then its a bonus, if not then thats just the way it goes.

I think a lot of projects are being held at the moment by the sound of things
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pmeswani replied

4 March 2009, 13:13
Originally posted by Sausage Surprise View Post

Been through a thorough telephone interview, full on face to face with 3 permies (to confirm suitability!), awaited outcome for the last 2 days only to be told that the post had been withdrawn by the client. That's just tulip that is.

Free consultancy again?
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Sausage Surprise started a topic Sometimes contracting is just tulip!

4 March 2009, 12:54
Sometimes contracting is just tulip!

Been through a thorough telephone interview, full on face to face with 3 permies (to confirm suitability!), awaited outcome for the last 2 days only to be told that the post had been withdrawn by the client. That's just tulip that is.
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