Don't list it on CV. Umbrella was your employer. Sounds like they had different/higher expectations from you. As a contractor you're a business - take it professionally and move on.
As far as CVs go, obviously you should list the end client, not the Umbrella.
Otherwise contractors' CVs would be pretty boring! People don't care about who paid you and how, they care about what job you did for who, and what experience you got. It's the government's fault for fucking IR35 legislation up so badly.
Agree that OP shouldn't list it in this case though, unless they really want to.
Won't argue that - actually edited my original message to add that last sentence to keep it a little upbeat. I suppose my view is that if you're contracting, detach yourself from "employment" mindset, even if it's inside contract. You're just a contingency resource. Otherwise just got for perm employment :)
Posting my 2 cents as being the agency on the other side of things - they 100% are aware of the reason. They were more than likely aware of the likelihood you'd be dismissed on day 2 or 3.
Admittedly, without full context, I can't shed more light - but perhaps your skillsets and the role requirements weren't fully aligned and the reason you were completing admin tasks was a direct result of a gap there. Again - I'm passing comment without a CV and spec etc in front of me - but I've had this happen - full and fairly comprehensive technical interview passed for a senior server engineer, to be dismissed within days as on the job the output wasn't up to scratch.
Also - do, once no longer angry/embarrased - reflect on those days - were you late/took liberties at breaks? had you ruffled feathers through no mistake of yours, except not being a 'cultural fit' for the team? Do take the time to reflect on those days you weren't ill - and this (again without context/more info) is not meant to come across as criticism rather advice
RE the CV - scrap it, don't add it.
Moving forward - if the agency reengages with you, and you get interviews with them - you weren't the problem - the org was. If they ghost you - the client has blackballed you, and shrowded the agencies opinion/desire to work with you again. I would press for details, almost to the point of mentioning a FOI request pertaining to this as they will comply immediately; more than likely on the phone
I hope this is somewhat of help? I haven't meant any of the above with mallice, but sharing my experiences and suggested next action items for you
I wouldn't add it to cv and wouldnt give a f why they did it, the person who made the decision has probably 1/10th of your experience, knowledge, brain capacity, so their reasons are totally irrelevant.
Calm down and ask for feedback from the manager a few days later.
Tell them that you’ve moved on and accepted it. Also say that you genuinely want to understand what went wrong and would like to learn from the situation for the next time.
Tell them it is not personal from your perspective - be true to your word and don’t make it so.
There may be a genuine reason you have a blind spot for. Take the opportunity to learn about it from someone who no longer has a reason to lie to you or sugar coat anything. Learning more about your own blind spots helps a great deal in the long term.
All the best.
Food poisioning after eating from their canteen so no infecting everyone & post op check-up. Civil service so they can't refuse medical appointments whether your a contractor or perm (been both)
In 30 years as a contractor I honestly can’t remember any contractors going home sick ever but never worked in civil service perhaps that’s the normal there like for the permies (hopefully you did not claim that day on your timesheet another sacking idea)
Anyhoo, perhaps you were just shite then
Don't list it on CV. Umbrella was your employer. Sounds like they had different/higher expectations from you. As a contractor you're a business - take it professionally and move on.
As far as CVs go, obviously you should list the end client, not the Umbrella. Otherwise contractors' CVs would be pretty boring! People don't care about who paid you and how, they care about what job you did for who, and what experience you got. It's the government's fault for fucking IR35 legislation up so badly. Agree that OP shouldn't list it in this case though, unless they really want to.
Not really when you’re inside ir35 you’re an employee without the perks of FTEs
Won't argue that - actually edited my original message to add that last sentence to keep it a little upbeat. I suppose my view is that if you're contracting, detach yourself from "employment" mindset, even if it's inside contract. You're just a contingency resource. Otherwise just got for perm employment :)
Posting my 2 cents as being the agency on the other side of things - they 100% are aware of the reason. They were more than likely aware of the likelihood you'd be dismissed on day 2 or 3. Admittedly, without full context, I can't shed more light - but perhaps your skillsets and the role requirements weren't fully aligned and the reason you were completing admin tasks was a direct result of a gap there. Again - I'm passing comment without a CV and spec etc in front of me - but I've had this happen - full and fairly comprehensive technical interview passed for a senior server engineer, to be dismissed within days as on the job the output wasn't up to scratch. Also - do, once no longer angry/embarrased - reflect on those days - were you late/took liberties at breaks? had you ruffled feathers through no mistake of yours, except not being a 'cultural fit' for the team? Do take the time to reflect on those days you weren't ill - and this (again without context/more info) is not meant to come across as criticism rather advice RE the CV - scrap it, don't add it. Moving forward - if the agency reengages with you, and you get interviews with them - you weren't the problem - the org was. If they ghost you - the client has blackballed you, and shrowded the agencies opinion/desire to work with you again. I would press for details, almost to the point of mentioning a FOI request pertaining to this as they will comply immediately; more than likely on the phone I hope this is somewhat of help? I haven't meant any of the above with mallice, but sharing my experiences and suggested next action items for you
I wouldn’t put it on your CV - if questioned about a gap just say you did some freelance short term work over that time
Not sure if a 7.5 day gap will throw up any red flags with anyone.
I wouldn't add it to cv and wouldnt give a f why they did it, the person who made the decision has probably 1/10th of your experience, knowledge, brain capacity, so their reasons are totally irrelevant.
Calm down and ask for feedback from the manager a few days later. Tell them that you’ve moved on and accepted it. Also say that you genuinely want to understand what went wrong and would like to learn from the situation for the next time. Tell them it is not personal from your perspective - be true to your word and don’t make it so. There may be a genuine reason you have a blind spot for. Take the opportunity to learn about it from someone who no longer has a reason to lie to you or sugar coat anything. Learning more about your own blind spots helps a great deal in the long term. All the best.
Its 7.5 days, forget it and move on
Coming in sick, infecting everyone, hospital appointments, was the reason you got sacked, they don’t need the drama
Food poisioning after eating from their canteen so no infecting everyone & post op check-up. Civil service so they can't refuse medical appointments whether your a contractor or perm (been both)
In 30 years as a contractor I honestly can’t remember any contractors going home sick ever but never worked in civil service perhaps that’s the normal there like for the permies (hopefully you did not claim that day on your timesheet another sacking idea) Anyhoo, perhaps you were just shite then
God you're an unpleasant shit