grahamc Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Basically I keep getting put forward for SQL DBA contract roles by Agency 1 (they are usually first to contact me about new roles). Now the problem is, they have said I have been put forward for a role (and that my CV was liked, just waiting for final sign-off). I have since been called by 3 other agents about the same role. 1 of those agents asked who put me forward and then came back saying that he has spoken to HR and confirmed that my CV has not been put forward. Excuse me?!?!?! Basically the company is limiting agents to 2 candidates to per agency and the 2nd agency is saying that Agency 1 are saying that my CV has gone forward, but in fact it has not. By doing this, Agency 1 then covers most of the market and stops all the top candidates from truly competing. Now its just the 2 that they send across. Now I am not saying this is true, I am going to call Agency 1 tomorrow and find out if my CV has gone through and confirm it through HR of the company. Does anyone else have any experience like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Sweeping statement time...... all recruitment agents I have ever come accross are cheating SOBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Sweeping statement time...... all recruitment agents I have ever come accross are cheating SOBS. Couldn't agree more. Unfortunately, they're a sad requirement of the world we work in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Couldn't agree more. Unfortunately, they're a sad requirement of the world we work in! Yep! Unfortunately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 That all sounds familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 They're generally hateful it's not just IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 They're generally hateful it's not just IT. Agreed. When I was running companies back here prior to moving to Kos, I was on the other side of the fence in looking for people. The recruitment agencies were a nightmare and were only interested in throwing as many people forward as possible with scant regard to our needs and what we were looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 If there are any Recruitment "Consultants" reading this: We hate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 I am so tired of them all!!! But the contracts pay for the GTR and it's parts, so a necessary evil. Biggest downside to contracting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 If there are any Recruitment "Consultants" reading this: We hate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I am so tired of them all!!! But the contracts pay for the GTR and it's parts, so a necessary evil. Biggest downside to contracting.... I can't hate contracting, as that's what got me started and allowed me to fund the start of my business. Doesn't mean I can't hate the Recruitment people though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I can't hate contracting, as that's what got me started and allowed me to fund the start of my business. Doesn't mean I can't hate the Recruitment people though I am in a perm position but tempted to go contracting at the end of the year once all the projects are out of the way. My colleague left recently & his on double his salary contracting in SAN storage. Might ask you for some advice when I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Sweeping statement time...... all recruitment agents I have ever come across are cheating SOBS. Have to agree, especially "working from home" types. One even went really close to compromising my position in current company. I would thread carefully here with agents... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I am in a perm position but tempted to go contracting at the end of the year once all the projects are out of the way. My colleague left recently & his on double his salary contracting in SAN storage. Might ask you for some advice when I do Plenty of time during Dragonball (or one of your drag racing runs) to talk it over matey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Have to agree, especially "working from home" types. One even went really close to compromising my position in current company. I would thread carefully here with agents... Talking about compromising my colleague who left recently was applying for jobs... and one agency was e-mail our boss about job applications for him!! He was put down as a reference on his CV, not as a contact but they were e-mailing him details of the job and salary etc! Lucky our manager is pretty chilled out, he knew that he was looking and taken taking the mickey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Plenty of time during Dragonball (or one of your drag racing runs) to talk it over matey No one told you I got JamieP's car?! Sure thing, just wanted to get a few opinions etc from a few people before I make the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Best time to be looking for a new contract is March/April or August/September... December/January everyone is on holiday and projects slowing, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Best time to be looking for a new contract is March/April or August/September... December/January everyone is on holiday and projects slowing, etc. Thanks Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 If there are any Recruitment "Consultants" reading this: We hate you. That is great I will show that to my mate who covers catering.......... And then punch him. Anything else you want done johnny g??? I will stamp on his nuts if you put your picture back to Tweedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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