Interesting situation - was interviewed for a role and was successful. It was through an agency, the terms were to be:
£250/day
6 month contract
4 weeks notice,
While in the process of sorting out the paperwork with the agency - the client pulled out, leaving me in the lurch. At the time I agreed with the agency that it might be best not to make too much of a fuss about it, as there may be some work further down the line.
Two months later, and whilst having lunch with an old colleague, I am told that the reason I was given was not the truth, and that the post had been given to someone else.
I've got two minds on this - one is just inform the agency that they have lost out on the business, the second is to ask the agency for the one month's notice.
Any thoughts? It's a tight market, but I have been let down by the agency on three other posts where I was the strongest candidate, but they failed to "close the deal".
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Elizabeth HarrinDirector| RebelsGuideToPM.comLondon, England, United Kingdom
I'm not a recruiter but I think you have to look out for yourself in this situation. Tell the agency - at least that you have suspicions - and ask them to investigate. Then find yourself a new agency as this lot don't seem to be helping you get work! Saving Changes...
Michael AdamsSolutions Architect| LANLLos Alamos, Nm, United States
I'm curious how they failed to close the deal? Have you considered the possibility that something came up which gave the clients cold feet? Have you looked for anything that you might have said to give them second thoughts?
In either case, it might be worth looking for the one month notice, and with that on the line, ask your recruiter if there is something you are doing that might send up a red flag. If so, assess that and address it. If not, definitely look for a new agent, which may be advisable in either case. Saving Changes...
