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Went for an interview a week ago. Finally I get told - some employee recommended someone who is starting as a permie instead.
I'm sorry but instead of worrying about Zika virus the World Health Organisation should declare permies a public health emergency
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Confirm - market is pants. dozens of agents call but no interview yet. Maybe because i still have 1 month till the end of this gig and im only looking for 4 days?
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Originally posted by Troll View Postit's gotten harder since they outlawed being able to ask for a photo with the application
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostI know some hiring managers that interview all women candidates on the basis they might be very attractive, regardless of ability. Some geek will pick up her workload anyway.
I do not condone such hiring tactics of course.
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Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View PostI disagree. They just want to check your tits out, so what better opportunity than a F2F?
I do not condone such hiring tactics of course.
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Originally posted by alreadypacked View Post<Dr. Phil mode
Sometimes it's who they think will be a better fit. But here's the problem.
No point in being a good fit with them, usually you are not working with them.
They are trying to find someone like the last guy. Well the last guy left, so that didn't work our well for them.
The more contracts I do the more I think it's like a lottery. Buy your ticket, that's all you can do.
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Originally posted by Cirrus View PostYes. So why do they want to see me F2F?
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Originally posted by Cirrus View PostYes. So why do they want to see me F2F?
Well the F2F was friendly and didn't go over any of the competency things in the telephone interview, so it was a bit of a struggle to keep things going.
No news so far. If it is a 'no' then it has to be an age thing.
Sometimes it's who they think will be a better fit. But here's the problem.
No point in being a good fit with them, usually you are not working with them.
They are trying to find someone like the last guy. Well the last guy left, so that didn't work our well for them.
The more contracts I do the more I think it's like a lottery. Buy your ticket, that's all you can do.
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Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostDid you already do a phone interview?
Well the F2F was friendly and didn't go over any of the competency things in the telephone interview, so it was a bit of a struggle to keep things going.
No news so far. If it is a 'no' then it has to be an age thing.
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Originally posted by wantacontract View Postyou slagging off a £365 day rate job, or is it £365 for a one off job??
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Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View PostNow that you are boomed, can you request admin to rename this thread to 'Market in my pants' ?
@alreadypacked - And where are the pics lass ?
but to keep motivation up for you guys on the bench, I've noticed an absolute ton of programme manager roles come up, so I am guessing once those guys/gals are appointed, the rest of the project structure will need staffing, so it looks like it's going to be a busy quarter coming up!!
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Now that you are boomed, can you request admin to rename this thread to 'Market in my pants' ?
@alreadypacked - And where are the pics lass ?
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Originally posted by wantacontract View Postboomed...back in the game, starting on Monday....
hmmm need to can that second interview on the permie job now..
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Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostDid you already do a phone interview?
It's hard, but I say no to any F2F unless it's local. Phone interview first, then F2F.
On my last 2 contracts the agent asked for F2F, I said no, but agreed to do it after phone interview. Both offered me the contract after the call. Agent said one customer has never done that before.
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