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Previously on "Another interview today. How long should you keep applying?"

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  • Ardesco
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    Originally posted by AtW View Post


    That was well below the belt Ardesco...
    I know, I'm evil. I just couldn't resist...

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  • AtW
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    Originally posted by Ardesco View Post
    You could always start up an old tat shop in Basingstoke while you wait...



    That was well below the belt Ardesco...

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  • Ardesco
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    Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
    I've got another interview today for another contract.

    I already have one offer, which we are still bandying make and forth but no signed contract and I'm on the shortlist with four others.

    Fairly certain I'll get offered the gig this afternoon as well.

    How long should you carry on before deciding to call it a day?
    You could always start up an old tat shop in Basingstoke while you wait...

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  • Fred Bloggs
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    Originally posted by DS23 View Post
    never stop. ever. you're in business right? why would you stop looking for work even if in work? and certainly not if you're not in work. even if you have got a "legendary" interview to offer ratio.
    Good advice, IMO. I'm not a greedy ass contractor for nothing. I'm here for as much as I can make and if I get offered more, I'll walk.

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  • Fred Bloggs
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    Originally posted by stingman123 View Post
    Never stop, keep applying for bigger(£) and better roles
    +1

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  • threaded
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    Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
    I've got another interview today for another contract.

    I already have one offer, which we are still bandying make and forth but no signed contract and I'm on the shortlist with four others.

    Fairly certain I'll get offered the gig this afternoon as well.

    How long should you carry on before deciding to call it a day?
    Always turn down the first 37% of contracts offered.

    HTH

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  • namnadasht
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    if you already out of work then keep applying until your first day at new work!
    if you got other interview's lined up then make sure you take your contract or mention it in the interview use it to negotiate higher and better positions!

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  • DS23
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    never stop. ever. you're in business right? why would you stop looking for work even if in work? and certainly not if you're not in work. even if you have got a "legendary" interview to offer ratio.

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  • Tarquin Farquhar
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    Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
    I've got another interview today for another contract.

    I already have one offer, which we are still bandying make and forth but no signed contract and I'm on the shortlist with four others.

    Fairly certain I'll get offered the gig this afternoon as well.

    How long should you carry on before deciding to call it a day?
    Till you are actually offered one, and want to take it. And get your bum on their seat.

    Edit: no, stingman123 is right:

    Originally posted by stingman123 View Post
    Never stop, keep applying for bigger(£) and better roles

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  • stingman123
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    Never stop, keep applying for bigger(£) and better roles

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  • pmeswani
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    Originally posted by doodab View Post
    Until you have a job.
    won the contract. HTH.

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  • doodab
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    Until you have a job.

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  • EternalOptimist
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    Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
    I've got another interview today for another contract.

    I already have one offer, which we are still bandying make and forth but no signed contract and I'm on the shortlist with four others.

    Fairly certain I'll get offered the gig this afternoon as well.

    How long should you carry on before deciding to call it a day?
    fire and forget
    dont sweat
    its a fair bet
    that if they want you
    you'll be set



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  • NeverBeenNorthOfTheM25
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    Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
    I've got another interview today for another contract.

    I already have one offer, which we are still bandying make and forth but no signed contract and I'm on the shortlist with four others.

    Fairly certain I'll get offered the gig this afternoon as well.

    How long should you carry on before deciding to call it a day?
    Only your warchest has the true answer ..........

    If I were you, the first concrete thing that comes along I would just take ........ do that for a while, then steel yourself for battle again once youre rested.

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  • Another interview today. How long should you keep applying?

    I've got another interview today for another contract.

    I already have one offer, which we are still bandying make and forth but no signed contract and I'm on the shortlist with four others.

    Fairly certain I'll get offered the gig this afternoon as well.

    How long should you carry on before deciding to call it a day?

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