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Originally posted by Regent View PostI've being offered a 3 month role without an interview and have received the contract paperwork.
They could easily fire you on your first day because you wear the wrong colour socks or likewise the job might be completely different to what you expected and you will want to walk.
Have a long hard read of the contract terms and consider getting a professional review to make sure there isn't anything you missed...
Originally posted by Regent View PostThis is, I believe, a professional forum. I think your post would be applicable, if I'd posted in general, else not applicable.
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Originally posted by Regent View PostThis is, I believe, a professional forum. I think your post would be applicable, if I'd posted in general, else not applicable.
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Odd
That seems very odd. Perhaps, someone has recommended you. I would double check before signing. You have to see if it is genuine so a quick call does not harm. That would clear the water and best of luck.
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I did a course on business management once and it was there in black and white in the text book on Human Resources management; interviews are completely useless. You only need to look at the CV; in an interview the only point would be to verify that they're truthful and they're not an alco, but that's all you need to do. Even if you get on with them in the interview they could turn out quite differently when you start to work with them. That's not to say for a permie job you wouldn't have one because you can at least discuss what the candidate wants to do and clarify a few points, but it shouldn't be a "huge laborious waste of time". I once needed a contractor for a short term project and I just decided on the basis of the CV, like tons of experience contracting on the technology we were using...doh!! no brainer, unfortunately I was forced to accept a couple of inexperienced guys from a partner company, who were nice but not that useful.Last edited by BlasterBates; 10 January 2012, 17:16.
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Having looked at the pros and cons, I've decided to 'go with the flow' and signed the contract.
In my experience, I've had good vibes through telephone interviews which have turned out to be some of the worse contracts I've had and vice versa.
I did think of asking for a quick chat on the phone with the client company but can't see the benefit as I don't think you ever know what a contract will bring until you set foot in the door.
Thanks for all the replies anyway - this is a new one for me and hopefully will work out okay.
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I don't think I would be happy taking any job on with no interview, they way I would would be if it was very short certainly I would not take a long contract.
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Originally posted by Regent View PostI've being offered a 3 month role without an interview and have received the contract paperwork.
Just seems a slightly unorthodox approach and this hasn't happened to me before. The client company are going on the recommendation of agency and not one I've used before.
The good thing about LinkedIn is that I've been able to verify the agent's credentials and has a number of very good recommendations, however it still seems rather odd the client company doesn't want to even have a quick 10 minute chat over the phone to discuss the assignment.
Was wondering how common this is and if this has happened to other contractors?Last edited by aa2006; 10 January 2012, 16:30.
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Originally posted by CharlotteHughes View PostSeems very strange... depends on the contract I suppose. If you are well known and been recommended then the client may be happy just to accept you without an interview.
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No Interview?
Seems very strange... depends on the contract I suppose. If you are well known and been recommended then the client may be happy just to accept you without an interview.
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I've had repeat clients contact me and ask if I can start a project for them without interview. Never had one want me to start without some form of contact though.
Been offered a couple of contracts after interview but decided to turn them down for different reasons.
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Why not express your interest with the agent but also request a "quick call" with the person you will be working for?
Even if it's not an interview as such it gives you a chance to ask the pertinent questions (for example, if you are a tester, how many scripts / what do they use to record defects / what sort of application are you testing etc...) and gain an appreciation of what the person you may be working for is like.
5 mins may be enough to reassure you....
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