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    Blatantly fishing

    Had a phone call today from an agent as my contract is due to end soon. He's followed up with an email asking me to send him my current CV as he had some "interesting opportunities coming up." Had to laugh when I read this:

    "Please could you also keep me informed with the state of any applications you have had going on recently – where possible, could you please confirm the following for our files as discussed:
    • The companies that you have had interviews with/have applications with
    • Who you spoke to on these interviews and when you went for the positions
    • The positions you went for and what the positions entailed
    • Any feedback that may be of use with my networking

    I ask for these because I do not want to duplicate anything that you have going on"

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    Originally posted by Scotchpie View Post
    Had a phone call today from an agent as my contract is due to end soon. He's followed up with an email asking me to send him my current CV as he had some "interesting opportunities coming up." Had to laugh when I read this:

    "Please could you also keep me informed with the state of any applications you have had going on recently – where possible, could you please confirm the following for our files as discussed:
    • The companies that you have had interviews with/have applications with
    • Who you spoke to on these interviews and when you went for the positions
    • The positions you went for and what the positions entailed
    • Any feedback that may be of use with my networking

    I ask for these because I do not want to duplicate anything that you have going on"
    Better than beating round the bush and pretending he actually had something.

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      #3
      HTH

      Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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        #4
        Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View Post
        Better than beating round the bush and pretending he actually had something.
        Some agents are actually very good at their job. This one just isn't.

        HTH
        Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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          #5
          Originally posted by Scotchpie View Post
          Had a phone call today from an agent as my contract is due to end soon. He's followed up with an email asking me to send him my current CV as he had some "interesting opportunities coming up." Had to laugh when I read this:

          "Please could you also keep me informed with the state of any applications you have had going on recently – where possible, could you please confirm the following for our files as discussed:
          • The companies that you have had interviews with/have applications with
          • Who you spoke to on these interviews and when you went for the positions
          • The positions you went for and what the positions entailed
          • Any feedback that may be of use with my networking

          I ask for these because I do not want to duplicate anything that you have going on"
          • None - I've only just come to market
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