Reply to: unscrupulous agents tried to contact my manager

[MrMark]

Anyway can we have the title changed please? Unless someone knows of a "scrupulous agent" the title should be "agents tried to contact my manager"

[thunderlizard]

I've never had a problem with not revealing previous clients' names, or other project details. "We take client confidentiality very seriously, as I'm sure you do too" is all it takes.

[TheFaQQer]

ok.....thanks..
But I am sure that if you put that way agents will force you to reveal details atleast client name. With out that I doubt they will submit your CV, especially when we have plenty available.

I have worked under a non-disclosure agreement - therefore, I can't reveal the client name, even if I want to.

There are also government departments that won't let you reveal that you have worked for.

They might not submit the CV through, but in many cases, it would be breach of contract and / or illegal to reveal your current client.

[Darren_Test]

Nope, the moment the current contract becomes the previous contract, that's the time to put names in.

ok.....thanks..
But I am sure that if you put that way agents will force you to reveal details atleast client name. With out that I doubt they will submit your CV, especially when we have plenty available.

[MarillionFan]

You're all a bunch of paranoid mentalists.

Let the weak ones get picked off by the agents I say, while the strong survive.

[RichardCranium]

To clarify..Are you not putting client name at all in CV..??
So your work experience in CV looks like..

Client X (2008-2009)

Client Y (2007-2008)

...Not sure thats a good idea...

Try reading the thread to see what it is about.

[Spacecadet]

NEVER EVER give a current ClientCo's name on your CV. EVER.

The unscrupulous bastards will lie to your current manager saying how you have been bitching about the place and intend to walk.

Edit: use "a city bank", "a global chutney spoon manufacturing corporation", "a government agency", "a local authority", "a dollymop farming co-operative".

WHS

I don't even update linkedin untill I am 100% looking for a new contract (or confident that I am 100% safe)

[cojak]

To clarify..Are you not putting client name at all in CV..??
So your work experience in CV looks like..

Client X (2008-2009)

Client Y (2007-2008)

...Not sure thats a good idea...

Nope, the moment the current contract becomes the previous contract, that's the time to put names in.

[Darren_Test]

To clarify..Are you not putting client name at all in CV..??
So your work experience in CV looks like..

Client X (2008-2009)

Client Y (2007-2008)

...Not sure thats a good idea...

[jmo21]

gotiya = gottcha = sockie?

[BoltonLad]

A lesson learnt! Will modify my CV hiding the current contract details.

God! I am doing the same mistake with more info on CV. (Inclusive of contract end date)

Hmmm......

Time off from CUK.

[fckvwls]

Am with you on this one as I have had an agency try this one on me on one occasion. In a strange turn of events some years later I came face to face with said agent when I was interviewing agencies with a view to putting a PSL in place. His co didn't make the cut and I told him and his boss precisely why as they were leaving the meeting

[gotiya]

Had a 1-2-1 meeting with my manager. Would say my manager was understanding and cordial and confirmed that such things are indeed bound to happen at project closures and has known/fended such situations in past as well.

That's one well off my chest as didn't wanted to burn bridges/misunderstandings on leaving. Had a good time on the project.

Forum fellas, appreciate your response/feedback.

gotiya

[RichardCranium]

Silly comment. Never heard it happen.

Couldn't agree more.

[MarillionFan]

I've seen it attempted once or twice. But if the contractor, after several months of face time to impress the client and show his trustworthiness, can't handle a hostile agent trying it on from a standing start, he deserves the boot anyway.

Couldnt agree more. If you dont build a relationship with the person hiring you then god help you.