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Previously on "how to find out a client's PSL?"

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  • darrenb
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    Originally posted by DaveB View Post
    Don't say anything aout being a contractor to HR, just ask them which agencies you should approach when looking for work at the company.
    Thanks, but then they'll say, "Just send us your CV directly" and it will go into the void.

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  • DaveB
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    Originally posted by darrenb View Post
    But does that actually work? In my experience HR people are very anti-contractor and the best way to cope with them is avoid coming to their attention in the first place.
    Don't say anything aout being a contractor to HR, just ask them which agencies you should approach when looking for work at the company.

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  • darrenb
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    Originally posted by TykeMerc View Post
    I'd call their HR and outright ask which agencies you should approach if interested in contract work for them.
    But does that actually work? In my experience HR people are very anti-contractor and the best way to cope with them is avoid coming to their attention in the first place.

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  • scooby
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    Originally posted by cojak View Post
    Try both - one doesn't know the other exists...
    LOL! oh so true...

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  • cojak
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    Originally posted by darrenb View Post
    Which is it then, HR or procurement?
    Try both - one doesn't know the other exists...

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  • darrenb
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    Originally posted by TykeMerc View Post
    I'd call their HR and outright ask which agencies you should approach if interested in contract work for them.
    Originally posted by thunderlizard
    Phone up their receptionist and ask to speak to someone regarding procurement.
    Which is it then, HR or procurement?

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  • TykeMerc
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    Originally posted by darrenb View Post
    Hi, I know a company that is probably hiring, but they won't deal with me, the contractor, directly. How do I find out what their PSL is so I can go through the best channel?
    I'd call their HR and outright ask which agencies you should approach if interested in contract work for them.

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  • blacjac
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    Give me the details and I'll find out for you

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  • thunderlizard
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    Phone up their receptionist and ask to speak to someone regarding procurement.

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  • darrenb
    started a topic how to find out a client's PSL?

    how to find out a client's PSL?

    Hi, I know a company that is probably hiring, but they won't deal with me, the contractor, directly. How do I find out what their PSL is so I can go through the best channel?

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