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Originally posted by TomK View Post
Any thoughts?
TIA.
You've seen the assumptive high horse mentality of some; my thought: Do as you feel is right.Comment
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Originally posted by PerfectStorm View PostJust put it down as a quick project on your CV, or lengthen the end of your previous oneComment
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Originally posted by Big Blue Plymouth View PostThat won't fly with the sort of compliance I have to go through these days
I think a 5 week gig is less of a red flag than a break and the worst option for me would be lie about a previous gig. It only takes a reference check from the previous agent who will confirm start and end dates to get found out. It's just not worth it.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Contractor101101 View PostDo you know how many agencies don't contact you because they don't like your CV, though?Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostThis. IMO the best option is just to put it on. They might ask you why it ended in the interview but in my career I've never been asked why a gig ended and I've got a 6 weeker on mine. If they did ask then I'd tell them there was no work to do once I got there so we ended by mutual agreement. That's the truth for me and not so much of a lie that I'd still use it if I was in the OP's position.
I think a 5 week gig is less of a red flag than a break and the worst option for me would be lie about a previous gig. It only takes a reference check from the previous agent who will confirm start and end dates to get found out. It's just not worth it.Comment
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Originally posted by Contractor101101 View PostAgents worry about gaps. I don't have this issue anymore as I don't leave more than 2 months (don't really need to, right now) but agents comment occasionally that 'oh good, you don't have long gaps on your CV'.
You don't know how many really question it because those that do, won't contact you in the first place, most likely. ie you won't get the chance to come up with an explanation.Comment
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Originally posted by Lance View PostEDIT: You don't need to bypass the swear filter for 'dick'. HTH
So, is it bannable to bypass it when you don't have to? That would be a gloriously stupid way to get banned.
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If you aren't going to see it through, don't falsify your CV. Besides the moral issues, that can come back to bite you.
Put it on your CV, and if asked, just say, 'It became clear it wasn't a good fit, and I'm a professional. If you take me on for a project and then I'm not a good fit, I'm not going to waste your time and money, I'll tell you.'Comment
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Originally posted by WordIsBond View PostMaybe not but I thought bypassing the swear filter was a bannable offence.
So, is it bannable to bypass it when you don't have to? That would be a gloriously stupid way to get banned.
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