references on offer of interview - is that OK or are they still trying it on?

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KentPhilip replied

22 January 2009, 18:04
Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post

Suppose they call up and your name mentioned. Ex-Client might not be happy. Then you want to go back there......

Most gigs will give verbal references : but hate fishing expeditions.

I don't think it would be a problem if you have got permission from person to give reference.
I see your point but I think its a bit tight to go quite that far.
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BrowneIssue replied

22 January 2009, 17:33
Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post

Agent calls back "sorry to say, inteview cancelled because of <insert crap excuse here>" <click> <dial tone>

Agent never calls back and does not return calls.
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BlasterBates replied

22 January 2009, 17:09
Originally posted by KentPhilip View Post

As title.

Agent said to apply I had to agree to supply them with references in the event of an offer of an interview. Is that OK, or are they still trying it on?

Give him another one of your phone numbers and give yourself a great reference, with a funny accent.
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JoJoGabor replied

22 January 2009, 17:03
Just do what I do - give written references but with the client contact details removed. Explain you can give details once an offer is on the table

WInds agents up no end - they usually haven't got an answer for that one
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BrilloPad replied

22 January 2009, 16:59
Originally posted by KentPhilip View Post

I think that last bit's a bit too-far though. If they have got you a job then surely it is only fair to help them out a bit with some pointers/leads that references provide.

Suppose they call up and your name mentioned. Ex-Client might not be happy. Then you want to go back there......

Most gigs will give verbal references : but hate fishing expeditions.
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KentPhilip replied

22 January 2009, 16:37
Originally posted by Turion View Post

After client makes offer say you'll give refs direct to client. Then you can forget all about it.

I think that last bit's a bit too-far though. If they have got you a job then surely it is only fair to help them out a bit with some pointers/leads that references provide.
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Turion replied

22 January 2009, 16:12
Just go along with it for now. If they get you an interview confirmed, say you'd like to wait till client makes offer. After client makes offer say you'll give refs direct to client. Then you can forget all about it.
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TimberWolf replied

22 January 2009, 15:57
Originally posted by Ruprect View Post

Agent: "congrats you have an interview, could you please send the references"

You send references

Agent calls back "sorry to say, inteview cancelled because of <insert crap excuse here>"

Agent calls back "sorry to say, inteview cancelled because of <insert crap excuse here>" <click> <dial tone>
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Ruprect replied

22 January 2009, 15:51
Agent: "congrats you have an interview, could you please send the references"

You send references

Agent calls back "sorry to say, inteview cancelled because of <insert crap excuse here>"
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norrahe replied

22 January 2009, 15:48
Trying it on!

Tell them you'll give the references on offer of contract!!

(And then only direct to the client)
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Liability replied

22 January 2009, 15:43
Originally posted by KentPhilip View Post

As title.

Agent said to apply I had to agree to supply them with references in the event of an offer of an interview. Is that OK, or are they still trying it on?

No - only reason when theyd need a reference is if a job offer is made. This is standard HR practice...but agents are Cortina Sales Men
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KentPhilip started a topic references on offer of interview - is that OK or are they still trying it on?

22 January 2009, 15:38
references on offer of interview - is that OK or are they still trying it on?

As title.

Agent said to apply I had to agree to supply them with references in the event of an offer of an interview. Is that OK, or are they still trying it on?
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