if there is less to do why are they doing even less than before

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vetran replied

13 October 2010, 14:50
Do it.

at least you know that the client gets a good copy of your cv. Not some copy pasted crud with the highlights removed. When it comes to rates negotiation, remind him that he doesn't really know the area so he can't possibly know your worth.
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thunderlizard replied

13 October 2010, 14:40
Originally posted by MaryPoppins View Post

RTFCV ?! Wassat mean?

IAIM "RTFM" BF CVs
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MaryPoppins replied

13 October 2010, 14:36
Originally posted by lukemg View Post

Had the same for a role, please fill in experience against listed criteria - usual BBS about style of leadership, management experience.
RTFCV, I have spent a cumulative 100 hours getting it to a very high standard and covering every aspect of my working life you might possibly want to know about.
Nobbers

RTFCV ?! Wassat mean?

I pointed out that as that was his job, he was probably better off doing it. I added that I'm sure he was aware that everything he needed was on my CV. He disagreed, stating that he didn't have enough of an understanding of my role and/or CV, and I'd be much better placed to do it - I wanted to ensure the best information got across to the client, didn't I?

I agreed, and asked for some of his commission in return for completing the matrix.

Tosser.
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lukemg replied

13 October 2010, 14:27
Had the same for a role, please fill in experience against listed criteria - usual BBS about style of leadership, management experience.
RTFCV, I have spent a cumulative 100 hours getting it to a very high standard and covering every aspect of my working life you might possibly want to know about.
Nobbers
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MaryPoppins replied

13 October 2010, 14:23
Originally posted by Boudica View Post

Oddly enough he hasn't asked for that, yet.

I've had this a few times.

They do a keyword search on your CV and if you have enough of the keywords, they call you to discuss the role. I assume your CV will not have been read properly at all at this point.

They are required by their client to provide some sort of matrix around why you fit their requirements - as the client can't be bothered to read your CV in full, either.
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TimberWolf replied

13 October 2010, 14:20
Originally posted by Boudica View Post

Oddly enough he hasn't asked for that, yet.

Sounds like an effective lure then.
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Boudica replied

13 October 2010, 13:53
Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post

The only bit he's interested in is the Referee section, which is not on your CV?

Oddly enough he hasn't asked for that, yet.
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TimberWolf replied

13 October 2010, 13:25
Originally posted by Boudica View Post

Agent just phoned to say he liked my cv etc etc said he was going to send job description and a 'pro-forma for me to complete'

'pro-forma' turns out to be a list of things which is already on my cv and a list of 'transferrable skills' ALL OF WHICH ARE ON MY CV

jesus christ on a bike

have they given up typing?

The only bit he's interested in is the Referee section, which is not on your CV?
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Boudica started a topic if there is less to do why are they doing even less than before

13 October 2010, 13:01
if there is less to do why are they doing even less than before

Agent just phoned to say he liked my cv etc etc said he was going to send job description and a 'pro-forma for me to complete'

'pro-forma' turns out to be a list of things which is already on my cv and a list of 'transferrable skills' ALL OF WHICH ARE ON MY CV

jesus christ on a bike

have they given up typing?
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