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I am currently direct on one contract - but that was because I had worked with that director before at another company - through an agency.
But in another section of the company I have been asked to go through an agency because the paperwork is less.
Anyway, in some companies you must go through an agency because the procurement system with purchased orders and such create so much paperwork that its just easier for them and you to go through an agency.
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Originally posted by badger7579 View PostBut in genaral terms are most companies up for employing contractor services direct???
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Originally posted by badger7579 View PostAnyone had experience of trying to get gigs direct from a company without a recommendation. I have my reservations as to if it would be worth the effort..
Finding the people that will be interested is the problem. For me I just look at the local courts for applications and decisions and nick the logistics company names off that.
Seems to work well.
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Originally posted by badger7579 View PostBut in genaral terms are most companies up for employing contractor services direct???
If you want to work for a FTSE company then you had better have contacts there if you want to go direct.
Edit: I have gone on to work direct for larger companies after having worked through an agency.
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But in genaral terms are most companies up for employing contractor services direct???
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Originally posted by badger7579 View PostAnyone had experience of trying to get gigs direct from a company without a recommendation. I have my reservations as to if it would be worth the effort..
Starting to get a bit P$$$ at not getting any interviews from the pimps...
I think my CV is pretty good and I'm being proactive in following up appllications.. (some might say a waste of time but hey ho)
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Going direct...
Anyone had experience of trying to get gigs direct from a company without a recommendation. I have my reservations as to if it would be worth the effort..
Starting to get a bit P$$$ at not getting any interviews from the pimps...
I think my CV is pretty good and I'm being proactive in following up appllications.. (some might say a waste of time but hey ho)Tags: None
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