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Interview cancelled Twice - Never happened before
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Originally posted by Kprad35 View PostI have had 2 interviews cancelled recently for the following reasons:
1 They have filled the role before the interview
2 They are no longer going ahead with the role.
Since I have never expereinced this situation before, I have become bit paranoid as I prepared extensively for these interviews. it was quite frustrating to get last minute cancellation notification.
Is it because that the interviews are now set up directly with the candidate through teams or webex, it is easier to cancel with one click without going through agency and explaining reasons?
Quite frustrated - did anyone face this situation?
No longer going ahead with the role is usually budgetary issues. Simple action, move on.Comment
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They might've binned the roles when the recession figures were announced at the end of the week. Annoying but nothing untoward.⭐️ Gold Star ContractorComment
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Originally posted by PerfectStorm View PostThey might've binned the roles when the recession figures were announced at the end of the week. Annoying but nothing untoward.Comment
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Different clients/contracts?
I had a client cancel twice. Arranged for 1230 so I could speak them during lunchtime. Day 1 - cancelled at 1225.
Day 2 - just did not ring me. At something like 1455 the agency rang me to say they'd call at 3pm. Ummm no I'm in a meeting.
Didn't get another chance. Agent told me they weren't impressed that I wasn't flexible with the interview time....
As with all things, would they be impressed if you started taking interview calls at your desk if you were contracted to them?
Same as the ones who want you to start next monday and not give notice or wait a week or two until gig ends...Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Thanks all for taking time to response - This really helped in keeping me motivated in my job search.Comment
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Originally posted by JohnM View PostIts just a coincidence mate nothing to be paranoid about
Key thing in contracting is never ever think you have got a new gig until you actually start work, no matter how quick they come back with interview request, no matter how well you think you have done in interview, even after offer, even after you have signed a contract. Never ever take it as a given and always have potential back ups until you start work.Comment
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Sign of the times.
I imagine a lot of contracts will get pulled over the next 6 to 12 months. I've been talking to businesses that deal with supply chains from top to bottom, and this whole consumption model is faltering.
There's a real sh1tstorm coming.Comment
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Originally posted by billybiro View PostAnd, in fact, even after you have started work. Your contract is likely not worth the paper it's written on and your client can almost certainly terminate at any time and for any reason. Always have more opportunities on the go and be ready to move on to something else at any time as, in this game, it's all about looking after number 1.
"The budget has been pulled for this project. Sorry."
"But I demand to work my notice!!!!"
"Okay, but there's no money to pay you with. Are you alright working it for free?"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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