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Agency have re-advertised a job I want?

Computer Recruiter in Cardiff had a vacancy last week and I applied- only to be told that she had plenty of other applicants who had only just been made redundant and she couldn't possibly consider me for it.

(Even though I am a perfect match for the job)

A week later, she advertises the same post again. How mean is that?

She is sitting on a job I could do and won't even think about me. How can I get her to change her mind- or find out why she is really being so difficult?

Update:

There is a govt incentive of £1000 to employ me- that is because I havent worked in 6 months- and that is the problem- see other question.

Thanks anyway.

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    ring up again and say that you noticed the job has been advertised again and you would like to know how you go about applying. if they are advertising the job then she surely isn't allowed to tell you that you cant be considered. if she makes it difficult again ask if you can speak to someone else.

    good luck

  • 5 years ago

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  • weezyb
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    don't take it personally. This may not actually be a real job. at the end of the day recruiters are sales people. This advert may get a lot of people interested, which means that they have more CV's for their books etc.

    I had the same with another recruiter, I submitted my CV for a job, they told me the position had been filled. I don't believe the job was there. they just want to see who they can get CV's from and earn the money from.

  • sera p
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Either the employer wants to see more resumes or this agency is just collecting resumes for their database and no real position exists. This is a common tactic that recruiters and staffing firms use.

    Email her your resume and a cover letter. Just explain you saw the position advertised again and that you are really interested. Explain to her why you would be a good candidate.

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  • Eddy T
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    The agency re-advertised the job because their principal is not satisfied with the applicants sent to them for interview.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Job Agencies sometimes advertise false jobs as a way of obtaining a wider range of c.v's! Be careful what information you give to them as they also sell your details to private companies.

    Source(s): my noggin
  • jamand
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Ring her up and talk to her - tell her how keen you are on the job advertised - sometimes these agencies rely on the keeness of the person to continue to push themselves forward - it shows positive attitude...

    Rule of thumb - if something is worth pursuing - it is worth pursuing well

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I agree with the other answers,agencies seem to a con.And perhaps you don't fall into a minority group,so they can't get a back hander from the goverment ?

  • 1 decade ago

    Agencies are rubbish! they get you there and dont even have the job there advertising!!! its just to recruit you.

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