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D0554 said:If this drags on would it be a good idea to contact the employer myself? Or does the employer and agency have an agreement regarding this?
not a good idea. the agency won't be happy with you or the employer if you negotiate in this way, and the employer might not like being contacted direct. the reason employers go to agencies is to save them hassle and inconvenience, as well as finding the right person for the post. it's probably in the terms and conditions you signed to agree to with the agency, and likewise those the employer has signed. you know the small print you never read cuz you just want to get a job and would sell your granny for the right salary?
the trick is to be patient. the agency may get annoyed if you keep calling about the job every day. if you are waiting on news of a post, keep in touch once a week at least, but every day or two can be a bit annoying as the agency will get in touch with people as soon as the job is confirmed so they snag the employee and bag the fee before you get a job elsewhere. this would also annoy the employer as they would need to start looking again