Reply to: Say 'No' to interviews

[VectraMan]

I have to say, I'd do it. If it's a technical interview especially, then it's no different to being asked to give your opinion on a matter based on your expertise. Which is what we do.

[thunderlizard]

I believe that TheRightStuff is on the right track and being professional in looking after his business. Just scale things up to see:

"hey McKinsey, I want to take some work off you and give it to one of your competitors instead. But I'm having trouble deciding between Accenture and PWC. Please could you give me a hand?"

can you see why McKinsey might not want to be entirely cooperative?

[wendigo100]

I was asked to interview a geezer for the client last year. My interview ended up in a case for discrimination.

At the time I thought the interview had gone quite well ...

[christhecontractor]

As long as they sign it I don't give a feck. You should of said he will remember that when you ask for a pay rise/extension.

should have said!!!!! (not of).

I don't agree about the interview, you're contracted to do general IT work for the company and in this instance, the work they wanted you to do was interview someone.

[Moose423956]

That was me wasn't it?

No, he definitely didn't have scales.

[Chugnut]

And I bet you don't need to be a member of mensa to work that one out. well said!

Good job too. I tend to be fairly dim by the time Friday afternoon comes around...

[DodgyAgent]

I've been a technical contact on a few interviews for the client, either recruiting for additional members of the same team as me, or for different teams where I have still had some relevant input to offer.

I consider it a case of the client using the right person's expertise to assist them during the interview, whether that person is a permanent member of the workforce or an external consultant has little bearing on it I would say.

And I bet you don't need to be a member of mensa to work that one out. well said!

[Chugnut]

I've been a technical contact on a few interviews for the client, either recruiting for additional members of the same team as me, or for different teams where I have still had some relevant input to offer.

I consider it a case of the client using the right person's expertise to assist them during the interview, whether that person is a permanent member of the workforce or an external consultant has little bearing on it I would say.

[Xenophon]

Most clients want permie behaviour, that's why most people on here work a 37.5 hour week, bums on seat. Acting like a bolshy shop steward isn't likely to lead to an offer of a renewal.

Partly right, Numpty. Working practices are pretty important though. You can have a sensible conversation without being bolshy.

[Numptycorner]

Most clients want permie behaviour, that's why most people on here work a 37.5 hour week, bums on seat. Acting like a bolshy shop steward isn't likely to lead to an offer of a renewal.

[chicane]

Completely agree. It only gets sticky when the client wants permie behaviour from the contractor.

Which is generally what the client wants as it gives them the most flexibility and control.

[Xenophon]

why would I or a contractor want things to be any different?

Completely agree. It only gets sticky when the client wants permie behaviour from the contractor.

[DodgyAgent]

I mean you like it when the client is happy.

HTH

why would I or a contractor want things to be any different?

[Xenophon]

Point completely missed

I mean you like it when the client is happy.

HTH

[andy]

That happened to me once. I was asked to be involved in recruiting my replacement, as my contract was due to expire, and I didn't want to renew. I didn't mind doing it, and helped out in the interviews, on a technical level at least.

We found a guy who was ideal for the job, had the right technical experience, etc, and interviewed really well. When he turned up after I'd gone, he turned out to be a complete nutter. He kept shouting "They're coming to get me!", and getting more out of it as the day went on. He had a large bottle of "water" on his desk - the other people in the team suspected it was vodka.

I think he lasted 3 days.

In other words you found your perfect replacement