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Tips for when seaching for a IT job.

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    Tips for when seaching for a IT job.

    1. Use www.jobserve.com or www.monster.co.uk - I've found these to be the best two websites for IT jobs.
    2. Once you've found a job that's been posted to the website - call the agency and ask about the job (do not send your CV straight away as most agencies post a fake position just to get cv's)
    3. Ask the agency :-
    - For the job spec
    - Are they the prefered supplier to that client (you may find the job posted by another agency that is)
    -The rate. Most agencies use the phrase "upto £xxx a day" which means they will try and knock you down once you've been offered the job. Tell them right from the outset how much you want.
    - Is there any travel involved. If so will you be paid expenses.

    Good luck......

    #2
    Hurrah! A real honest-to-goodness troll at last. Unfortunately there's a flap at work so I'll leave it to the regulars to provide the normal hearty welcome!
    Hard Brexit now!
    #prayfornodeal

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      #3
      4. If you are asked to attend an interview you should dress smartly and read up on the company in question.
      Cats are evil.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Contractor
        1. Use www.jobserve.com or www.monster.co.uk - I've found these to be the best two websites for IT jobs.
        2. Once you've found a job that's been posted to the website - call the agency and ask about the job (do not send your CV straight away as most agencies post a fake position just to get cv's)
        3. Ask the agency :-
        - For the job spec
        - Are they the prefered supplier to that client (you may find the job posted by another agency that is)
        -The rate. Most agencies use the phrase "upto £xxx a day" which means they will try and knock you down once you've been offered the job. Tell them right from the outset how much you want.
        - Is there any travel involved. If so will you be paid expenses.

        Good luck......
        Can you do a step-by-step guide for sex too?
        Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.

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          #5
          Originally posted by swamp
          4. If you are asked to attend an interview you should dress smartly and read up on the company in question.
          5. If you inadvertently do a massive trump just politely apologise and say it must have been something you ate.
          Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.

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            #6
            wtf

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              #7
              Originally posted by Xenophon
              Can you do a step-by-step guide for sex too?

              Sure:

              1. When meeting someone for an "interview" be prepared.
              2. Make sure you choose your environment well (don't want to bump into someone you know, who could give you a bad reference)
              3. Dress well- give your "employer" the right impression.
              4. Tell them your rate straight away.
              5. Ask them for a job spec
              6. Depending on job spec - put your rate up !!
              7. Beware of ad hoc duties !! Lol

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                #8
                Originally posted by Xenophon
                5. If you inadvertently do a massive trump just politely apologise and say it must have been something you ate.
                Did you ever go to Xenon nightclub in Piccadilly ?

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Contractor
                  Sure:

                  1. When meeting someone for an "interview" be prepared.
                  2. Make sure you choose your environment well (don't want to bump into someone you know, who could give you a bad reference)
                  3. Dress well- give your "employer" the right impression.
                  4. Tell them your rate straight away.
                  5. Ask them for a job spec
                  6. Depending on job spec - put your rate up !!
                  7. Beware of ad hoc duties !! Lol
                  To be honest I was thinking more of

                  1. Ply with alcohol.
                  2. Pump away.
                  Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Contractor
                    Did you ever go to Xenon nightclub in Piccadilly ?
                    No, but my car has xenon headlights.
                    Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.

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