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Originally posted by zeitghost View PostWho I last worked for in 2002, but apparently on the back of an 8 year old CV, they have something totally wonderful to offer me.
bf2 - Do what the others have said. Tell them "Ohhh, you are the first agent I've spoken too!". They will normally wet their pants in anticipation of a sweet virginal contractor that they can shaft.
If they get you an interview, then tell them "Oooh, I'd better tell all the other agents I've spoken to about this interview then?" and listen to them scream like a stuck pig.
Good luck!
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Originally posted by gricerboy View PostWHS - I just tell them I've just started looking so I haven't been put forward anywhere yet.
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Originally posted by bf2 View PostIn trying to secure my first contract, I have been asked by several agents so far what other clients I am seeing / what interviews I have lined up.
Why do they ask this and how should I answer?
Thanks.
They are after leads. One recently that I spoke to, I told I had already had my CV sent over. He then asked me what rate I was being put forward at, and got annoyed that I wouldn't tell him.
I was torn between telling him £900 a day and £120 a day...
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Just had a fishing email from CF.
Who I last worked for in 2002, but apparently on the back of an 8 year old CV, they have something totally wonderful to offer me.
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Originally posted by bf2 View PostIn trying to secure my first contract, I have been asked by several agents so far what other clients I am seeing / what interviews I have lined up.
Why do they ask this and how should I answer?
Thanks.
What Pogle said, if they are genuinely interested, they won't give a hoot about gaps.
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Originally posted by Pogle View PostI always tell them, that I've only just started looking. They are trying to find out who else is hiring so that they can get in touch with them and try and put their people forward.
If there is a gap on your CV - just tell them you've had a break and are now looking again.
I am always very vague about what I tell agents regarding other interviews I'm having/had. I find if they have a serious contract to fill, they don't bother asking for references, other interviews etc.They come straight to the point with location and client.
WHS - I just tell them I've just started looking so I haven't been put forward anywhere yet.
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Originally posted by bf2 View PostIn trying to secure my first contract, I have been asked by several agents so far what other clients I am seeing / what interviews I have lined up.
Why do they ask this and how should I answer?
Thanks.
If there is a gap on your CV - just tell them you've had a break and are now looking again.
I am always very vague about what I tell agents regarding other interviews I'm having/had. I find if they have a serious contract to fill, they don't bother asking for references, other interviews etc.They come straight to the point with location and client.
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Newbie: Agents asking about other interviews
In trying to secure my first contract, I have been asked by several agents so far what other clients I am seeing / what interviews I have lined up.
Why do they ask this and how should I answer?
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