You didn’t get the job, but for some reason the agent hasn’t got the nerve to be honest with you. Strike them off your list of agents to use as they will never put you forward again.
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Suspicions about agency, opinions please.
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Originally posted by expat View PostNever love a contract that you don't have.
As HAB and the thread re Agency Tactics said it sounds like an agent that doesn't want to admit it's a dead or almost dead role.Comment
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Originally posted by realityhack View PostI'm always scanning the job boards for something else.And the lord said unto John; "come forth and receive eternal life." But John came fifth and won a toaster.Comment
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Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View PostYou didn’t get the job, but for some reason the agent hasn’t got the nerve to be honest with you. Strike them off your list of agents to use as they will never put you forward again.Comment
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Originally posted by b0redom View PostSo would you terminate early? The general consensus of the board seems to be that that is a really bad idea. Unprofessional etc.Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galonComment
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Originally posted by b0redom View PostSo would you terminate early? The general consensus of the board seems to be that that is a really bad idea. Unprofessional etc.Comment
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Originally posted by b0redom View PostSo would you terminate early? The general consensus of the board seems to be that that is a really bad idea. Unprofessional etc.Comment
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Originally posted by chris79 View PostHad a meeting with prospective new client earlier this week, you might have seen my post telling how I was 30 mins late for the interview etc..
Anyway, day #3 after the interview and still no yes or no as to whether they want me. For the last 2 days agency has been telling me that they keep missing each other, or back to back meetings etc. Today I rang up and was told that the manager who interviewed me needs to 'run my skills by one last person' to confirm the decision. I was also told I was the only person going for the interview (whether this is true or not I don't know).
The above is starting to set alarm bells ringing with me now, either they are lying to me, or dragging the time out whilst they consider other options etc. If this is the case it implies to me that I'm clearly not 100% the candidate they want, I'm on a long term gig and I would be leaving this to go short term (ok with better money), but I'm starting to get bad vibes about the client and trust going on here. Am I reading too much into this? Anyone had similar?
This happened alot in the financial sector circa 2001 in London after Sep 11th.Comment
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Originally posted by chris79 View PostHad a meeting with prospective new client earlier this week, you might have seen my post telling how I was 30 mins late for the interview etc..
Anyway, day #3 after the interview and still no yes or no as to whether they want me. For the last 2 days agency has been telling me that they keep missing each other, or back to back meetings etc. Today I rang up and was told that the manager who interviewed me needs to 'run my skills by one last person' to confirm the decision. I was also told I was the only person going for the interview (whether this is true or not I don't know).
The above is starting to set alarm bells ringing with me now, either they are lying to me, or dragging the time out whilst they consider other options etc. If this is the case it implies to me that I'm clearly not 100% the candidate they want, I'm on a long term gig and I would be leaving this to go short term (ok with better money), but I'm starting to get bad vibes about the client and trust going on here. Am I reading too much into this? Anyone had similar?Comment
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That's all good advice, thanks for the replies.. I guess I've been getting too hung up about getting the job or not... just going to forget about it and move on with life!The cycle of life: born > learn > work > learn > dead.Comment
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