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FED UP WITH USELESS AGENCIES!

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Anne58 Mon 31-Mar-14 18:27:35

Evening all.

Yet again an Agency has proved themselves to be utterly crap no practical help at all. One put my CV forward for a job that I could do and had previous experience in. Got an email saying "sorry, you were not successful" So I replied to ask why (esp. as I met the criteria) and asking for feedback as to why I hadn't even got an interview!

The reply I got? "Our clients don't always give us feedback" !! Um, duh, have you tried asking them?

Aaaanyway, a short while ago I decided to get a bit proactive, and emailed some local companies "on spec" One actually replied shock I had used the "contact us" section on their website, and offered to send them a CV, as I couldn't attach it.

A couple of days later, yes, they would be happy to take a look. So I sent it along with a begging letter an offer to go to see them if they were interested. A week went by with no contact, then an email inviting me to "pop in" for a "chat"

So, I slapped a colour on my hair, dug out the hair removal cream blush and sallied forth. Nice chap, long chat. Some mumbling about how they had been meaning to look at upping their game marketing wise, but hadn't actually planned to do anything in the short term, but he would have a think.

Another week goes by. I thought, sod it, I'll email again to see if he has actually had any further thoughts. Got a reply, can I come in for another "chat". Well, I thought I may as well, especially as he had offered me a biscuit with my coffee last time.

The upshot of these ramblings is............... I START NEXT MONDAY!!!!

Charleygirl Mon 31-Mar-14 18:31:15

phoenix that is the best news I have heard for ages. Good luck at the new job.

jinglbellsfrocks Mon 31-Mar-14 18:31:55

Fantastic! sunshine

I wish you many more coffees and biscuits in your new job. smile

Mishap Mon 31-Mar-14 18:34:15

Well - that is splendid news! Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Granny23 Mon 31-Mar-14 18:34:34

HIP! HIP! HOORAY!

When push comes to shove the only person you can rely on is yourself smile

Hope you enjoy telling the Agency where to put their useless 'service' grin

janeainsworth Mon 31-Mar-14 18:35:17

Oh Phoenix that's the most brilliant news!
Congratulations and well done for persevering so hard!
winewinewine

mollie Mon 31-Mar-14 18:38:11

That's brilliant news! I remember the thread when you asked 'should I dare?' and everyone said why not! Well, you've proven why you should! That's excellent news and very inspiring. I'll tell anyone who asks now to cold call/send CVs on spec. It's certainly worth it, as you can prove! Congratulations!

thatbags Mon 31-Mar-14 18:39:07

Very pleased for you, phoenix. Here's to success wine flowers

Anne58 Mon 31-Mar-14 18:39:28

Thank you all!

I was waiting for the confirmation email, which arrived just after 6pm. I do wish I was having wine, but that will have to wait!

Ana Mon 31-Mar-14 18:40:15

It just goes to show how using your own initiative can be A LOT BETTER than relying on so-called 'Agencies'! grin

Well done, phoenix, I'm really, really pleased for you! winewine and more wine smile

Ana Mon 31-Mar-14 18:41:00

Oh well...brew

whenim64 Mon 31-Mar-14 18:41:06

Brilliant, Phoenix. You should offer to teach these agencies how it's done! I'm so pleased for you flowers

Gagagran Mon 31-Mar-14 19:17:58

You are an example to us all Phoenix - brave, strong and tenacious! I am so pleased for you and hope that this job turns out to be all that you hope and deserve. Well done and good luck! sunshinewine flowers smile

Nonu Mon 31-Mar-14 19:21:17

PHO , that is great, I am turning cartwheels for you xx

kittylester Mon 31-Mar-14 19:29:25

Fabulous news Phoenix, you can't imagine how chuffed I am for you! Keep us posted!! wine

merlotgran Mon 31-Mar-14 19:35:44

Well done Phoenix. wine Good luck on Monday.

Galen Mon 31-Mar-14 19:40:15

Good luck

JessM Mon 31-Mar-14 19:46:12

Hallelujah. That is fantastic. SO happy for you.

Anne58 Mon 31-Mar-14 19:56:16

Thank you all! grin

I will actually be able to walk to work, it's 0.4 miles by road, but there is a little short cut that I can use on foot.

I'm planning to make sure I get a handbag sized umbrella for those occasions when it might be raining at going home time.

annodomini Mon 31-Mar-14 19:58:44

Congratulations, phoenix. We've lived through all these frustrations with you, knowing that you would be an asset to any company that could take off its blinkers and now that you have succeeded, how delighted we are - well, I am - to share your triumph. smile sunshine flowers [cupcake[ wine and you might as well finish off with a brew.

annodomini Mon 31-Mar-14 19:59:11

cupcake

baubles Mon 31-Mar-14 19:59:19

Oh that's such good news Phoenix many congratulations flowers

DebnCreme Mon 31-Mar-14 20:01:53

phoenix this is amazing news. So pleased; so very pleased flowers

rosesarered Mon 31-Mar-14 20:04:46

Well done, being positive and pro-active has paid off. Hope you enjoy your new job. Walk to work through the fields...... milkmaid? smile

shysal Mon 31-Mar-14 20:08:55

Wonderful news Phoenix, sounds perfect for you! Well done and good luck next week. flowers