Is it just me or is it really slow at the moment??
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Your question is meaningless unless you specify what market you are talking about? C#, Java, JavaScript, DevOps, Ada...? -
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A lot of contractor developer and tester roles have been offshored over the last year or so, particularly banks but not only. You need to be in a niche or look at companies where it isn't worth their while. The company I work for now uses only offshored contractors, but they try to keep a 50 50 split between perm and contractors.
Plenty of permie jobs, so no need to panic, eventually as some contractors move into perm roles, supply and demand should even out.
I suspect if you spread the net wide and are prepared to travel you should get something.Last edited by BlasterBates; 13 August 2014, 15:28.I'm alright JackComment
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Cwjobs currently returns 106 contract roles for that skillset.
Where are you based, as there seems a decent spread over the UK, + 1 in the IOM for a hedge fund, ooh 350 to 450pd get yer CV in.
qhHe had a negative bluety on a quackhandle and was quadraspazzed on a lifeglug.
I look forward to your all knowing and likely sarcastic and unhelpful reply.
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Originally posted by quackhandle View PostCwjobs currently returns 106 contract roles for that skillset.
Where are you based, as there seems a decent spread over the UK, + 1 in the IOM for a hedge fund, ooh 350 to 450pd get yer CV in.
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Things are slow irrespective of the programming language for developer contracts at the moment. Beware of fake job postings and time wasters using you to search for leads, especially references up front.
There are loads of open permie roles though, and my guess is that clients will be more open to contractors filling those roles as people come back from holiday and work needs to get done.
Basically if you can hang on through August then things should start picking up in September.Comment
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Originally posted by wonderboy View PostYour question is meaningless unless you specify what market you are talking about? C#, Java, JavaScript, DevOps, Ada...?Comment
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