Market is looking better than December but still very poor when compared to Jan last year when I was also looking. Anybody else finding it the same?
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Market condition so far in 2012
Collapse
X
-
-
I had a quick look yesterday out of interest as my contract runs till the end of April and I was too enthused eitherIn Scooter we trust -
my phone was on fire on Tuesday - battery down to 20% by 11:00 in the morning! Definitely a big improvement on December. Got some interviews lined-up already. Fingers crossed.Comment
-
The market is good.
Finished last contract mid December then started looking at the start of January. Phone never stopped ringing since and secured a role yesterday. Even NHS contracts seem to be picking up as had a few calls.
Don't believe the doom and gloom (unless you contract mainly in the financial sector).Last edited by Regent; 11 January 2012, 13:02.Comment
-
7 working days in to the New Year is a little soon to be making general comments across the entrire contracting market isn't it?'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
-
Comment
-
IMHO, the market for IT contracts seems to be okay at the moment. I did expect to be out of work for a while this year but this hasn't been the case.Comment
-
Looks ok .Finished my contract in end of Dec , so far two interviews,but nothing happend.Still waiting...
Comment
-
Originally posted by Regent View PostDon't believe the doom and gloom (unless you contract mainly in the financial sector).
In the finance sector where i've been looking - rates are a bit below average, too soon for me to tell if the number of roles are high/low as we're still 2nd week of Jan.
But hearing about RBS IB shedding jobs, a whole heap of other IB's cutting contractor rates by 10% i'm expecting finance to be not so good in the first quarter.Comment
-
Originally posted by yamamma View PostI agree - there are roles out there but a noticed a larger than usual ratio of permie roles.
In the finance sector where i've been looking - rates are a bit below average, too soon for me to tell if the number of roles are high/low as we're still 2nd week of Jan.
But hearing about RBS IB shedding jobs, a whole heap of other IB's cutting contractor rates by 10% i'm expecting finance to be not so good in the first quarter.Comment
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Which IT contractor skills will be top five in 2025? Jan 2 09:08
- Secondary NI threshold sinking to £5,000: a limited company director’s explainer Dec 24 09:51
- Reeves sets Spring Statement 2025 for March 26th Dec 23 09:18
- Spot the hidden contractor Dec 20 10:43
- Accounting for Contractors Dec 19 15:30
- Chartered Accountants with MarchMutual Dec 19 15:05
- Chartered Accountants with March Mutual Dec 19 15:05
- Chartered Accountants Dec 19 15:05
- Unfairly barred from contracting? Petrofac just paid the price Dec 19 09:43
- An IR35 case law look back: contractor must-knows for 2025-26 Dec 18 09:30
Comment