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date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:28:41 -0000,
group: uk.consultants
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Ever talked yourself out of a job?
I had an interview recently with a small company looking to upgrade
from one version of a database to another.
I managed to convince them that they were way over-estimating the time
and expertise involved and that they could just do it themselves by
following the process I gave them in the interview. Therefore, saving
themselves quite a lot of money.
So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
Thanks.
date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:28:41 -0000
author: Stephen2
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 15:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> I had an interview recently with a small company looking to upgrade
> from one version of a database to another.
> I managed to convince them that they were way over-estimating the time
> and expertise involved and that they could just do it themselves by
> following the process I gave them in the interview. Therefore, saving
> themselves quite a lot of money.
>
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
insist on a phone interview firs
date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:52:46 -0700
author: sqlswerver
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:28:41 -0000, Stephen2 wrote:
> I had an interview recently with a small company looking to upgrade
> from one version of a database to another.
> I managed to convince them that they were way over-estimating the time
> and expertise involved and that they could just do it themselves by
> following the process I gave them in the interview. Therefore, saving
> themselves quite a lot of money.
>
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
Tell them the "what" but not the "how". Then if you don't get the
contract, phone them up in a few weeks time and ask how they're getting
on. Obviously any work you accept at this point will have to be at a
higher rate :-)
Pete
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.. never trust a man who, when left alone ...... Pete Lynch .
.. in a room with a tea cosy ...... Marlow, England .
.. doesn't try it on (Billy Connolly) .....................................
date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:57:34 GMT
author: Peter Lynch l
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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Re: Ever talked yourself out of a job?
On 26 Jun, 14:28, Stephen2 wrote:
> So, when you realise your interview is actually a fishing trip/free
> consultation, what do you do? How do you deal with it?
>
> Thanks.
Be open with them and tell them the truth about what they need. You'll
lose this deal, for sure, but you may pick up future business with
them or their word-of-mouth friends.
Cheers,
Clive
date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:39:51 -0700
author: Clive Williams
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