Worst Agency? We have a new front runner

You'd think you'd reach a point in dealing with Recruitment agencies when you've heard it all. And I thought I had. Until I had this conversation earlier today

"How long have you been unemployed for?"

"About 11 months"

"Ah"

"Ah?"

"That might be awkward"

"Awkward?"

"Yeah we need proof you've been looking for work"

"Sorry?"

"We don't like unexplained gaps in employment"

"Er it's not unexplained I got made redundant"

"Yes but have you been looking for another job?"

"Well I am speaking to you about another job. So clearly I am looking for another job. Otherwise I wouldn't be speaking to you"
  
The way 2010 is shaping up, Chapterhouse, last year's winner of the "Worst Recruitment Agency" award, will be doing well to retain their title.