New take on the "I just just need 2 references" approach to leads

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CloudWalker replied

21 August 2014, 10:52
Bob
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SueEllen replied

21 August 2014, 10:46
Originally posted by Fandango View Post

They should have just written

Dear Contractor

Please give me some leads

Love

Useless Agent xx

I've had one just like that before.

I replied in the form of f*** o**
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Batcher replied

21 August 2014, 10:28
Look up the contractor on LinkedIn to see his status. Ask him about it and if he knows the agency are naming him in an email.
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Fandango replied

21 August 2014, 10:28
They should have just written

Dear Contractor

Please give me some leads

Love

Useless Agent xx
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vwdan replied

21 August 2014, 10:26
Reply back and ask what he broke.
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SpontaneousOrder replied

21 August 2014, 10:23
Originally posted by Fandango View Post

Panels thoughts?? Smacks of fishing to me

It would be whether it's made-up or not.
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Fandango started a topic New take on the "I just just need 2 references" approach to leads

21 August 2014, 10:16
New take on the "I just just need 2 references" approach to leads

So the other day I got an email from an agent that I've had some contact in the past with asking if I could help out a follow contractor. (Appears to be a mass mailing)

The jist of the email goes as follows

I'm keen to ask a massive favour. One of my contractors, XXXXXX, has been unexpectedly terminated with immediate effect with one of my clients in XXXXXXX due to the project suddenly been changed.

They are desperate for some contract work to keep their bills ticking over as this was really unexpected, and I thought to ask you if you know anyone recruiting, any places you've interviewed before and now not pursuing or anywhere you are now/have worked before you think would be interested in them?

Their skill set is:
- XXXXX
- XXXXX
- XXXXX
- XXXXX
- Met on multiple occasions and referenced

They are flexible on rate and will work anywhere in the UK.

Panels thoughts?? Smacks of fishing to me
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