Hayes IT and references

[Hugh Jardon]

Hays IT

Had a contract through HAYES IT this time last year. 10 of us started around the same time, the 3 of us from HAYES IT were asked to supply references, before interview, we had all independently refused, and had supplied them after a job offer. The other 7 contractors, through various other agencies, were never asked by there agents at any stage to provide any references.

Draw your own conclusions.

I've had so many calls scamming for managers numbers over the years, I think the top 3 agent scammers chart current looks like this:-

at number 3

Hoxley Assoc.

at number 2

Fomputer Cutures

at for the 754th week in a row it's at number 1 it's......

Agressive

What is your top 3?

[privateeye]

I feel so used....................

..but wiser and ready to have fun when you get a chance for revenge

[Xenophon]

mikejf,

This is perfectly normal and accepted practice.

Just supply the details they ask for. If you want to help he further and be proactive then send them details of anyone you know in IT that is in a hiring position.

HTH

MG

Very good Mrs G.

[chock]

its just an extra slant on an old trick that makes it seem more viable

I feel so used....................

[privateeye]

But........seriously though.........

How would a letter from my friend the teacher confirming that I'm a damned decent bloke aid them in expanding their empire?

its just an extra slant on an old trick that makes it seem more viable

[chock]

Aha! (penny drops) - that's why my old references have suddenly suffered an influx of 'if you need anyone......' type calls!!

not had my weetabix this morning!........

But........seriously though.........

How would a letter from my friend the teacher confirming that I'm a damned decent bloke aid them in expanding their empire?

[Pondlife]

My last two contracts have been through Hays. Yes, they wanted everything for the past two years. They even wanted a letter of reference from someone I'd known for a while with a respectable occupation to cover a one month benchtime period!

You think that's bad. Wait till they start chasing you for a disclosure (crim record) certificate that you have to apply for and pay for out of your own pocket! That was for a BA job at BT! - everyone else seems to be happy with a signed declaration.

Think you're missing the point somewhat.

[threaded]

Had some bird from MSB call a few weeks ago asking me to provide proof that a fellow contractor had worked with me years ago. I was startled that he might be forced by the vicissitudes of the world to end up using MSB, but played along until she started asking for the hiring managers details...

IMHO it's just the latest scam, but am open to hear of what other reason it could be.

[privateeye]

Anybody been contracting with Hayes PLC lately ? They seem to be asking for three years of references before contracts can start. Thats a first for me. Not just agents but old project managers as well. Is this something to do with opting in or out ?

What does common sense tell you - you are being had tell em to feck off.

Excpetionally few clients take references for contractors - fact.

[chock]

My last two contracts have been through Hays. Yes, they wanted everything for the past two years. They even wanted a letter of reference from someone I'd known for a while with a respectable occupation to cover a one month benchtime period!

You think that's bad. Wait till they start chasing you for a disclosure (crim record) certificate that you have to apply for and pay for out of your own pocket! That was for a BA job at BT! - everyone else seems to be happy with a signed declaration.

[MrsGoof]

mikejf,

This is perfectly normal and accepted practice.

Just supply the details they ask for. If you want to help he further and be proactive then send them details of anyone you know in IT that is in a hiring position.

HTH

MG

[dmini]

started with them in January, & they werent then

[DimPrawn]

Here we go......

[mikejf]

Anybody been contracting with Hayes PLC lately ? They seem to be asking for three years of references before contracts can start. Thats a first for me. Not just agents but old project managers as well. Is this something to do with opting in or out ?