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    Client Security Pass Photo During Screening

    I am currently going through reference screening with an agency. In addition to references they have asked at the same time to send a passport sized photo to them specifically for the client to create an onsite pass, and to do it promptly. I've not yet had the references processed, let alone...
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    References from previous contracts

    Straight out of uni I went into contracting and had one contract with a government department and a couple with e-commerce companies. I've recently applied for a permanent position, but now they are asking for two references. I wonder how do I provide those. Can I contact the HR departments...
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    Can I rent a property as a non-ltd company contractor on a short gig?

    Is it possible to apply for a rental property working as a contractor employed by an umbrella company with only 4 months left on a current client contract? Would the only option be to provide a guarantor or are there alternatives? Has anyone else been successful on doing so? I expect this would...
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    Can I rent a home as a contractor working via an umbrella company

    I recently started contracting through an umbrella company and am in my second month of a 6 month contract. I currently rent and want to move and rent somewhere else but am worried that I may have a problem being accepted. I have an excellent credit rating, good relationship with my current...
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    Reference checks: my contract states 'Test Analyst' but my CV states 'Test Lead'

    I've secured a new contract within an investment management firm and they are in the process of completing reference checks. On my CV my previous role was noted as 'Test Lead' as I was leading a team of testers however my contract states 'Test Analyst'. I hadn't noticed this before and I'm now...

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