How to avoid phone calls for permanent jobs?

[ujjain]

I was said not to write my day in my CV. Should I more clearly write at the top of the CV I'm only looking for contracts? 75% of the companies calling me, calls for permanent, while I've set up Jobserve and Technojobs to say contracting only.

Any similar experiences on a red hot phone with almost all permanent opportunities?

[No2politics]

Come again?

[ujjain]

My CV is on job boards, but 80% of recruiters calls me for permanent jobs while I've stated I want to do contracts.

[northernladuk]

Work out what package you would need to go perm and then just tell them you want that. You never know, someone might pay it.

[BolshieBastard]

I was said not to write my day in my CV. Should I more clearly write at the top of the CV I'm only looking for contracts? 75% of the companies calling me, calls for permanent, while I've set up Jobserve and Technojobs to say contracting only.

Any similar experiences on a red hot phone with almost all permanent opportunities?

Its how it is. I used to get calls and emails about permie work when I wasnt interested. Putting 'Contract Only' or whatever wont stop an agent contacting you about permie work.

Ignore mails and if they phone, just tell them you arent interested.

[flipFlop]

I was said not to write my day in my CV. Should I more clearly write at the top of the CV I'm only looking for contracts? 75% of the companies calling me, calls for permanent, while I've set up Jobserve and Technojobs to say contracting only.

Any similar experiences on a red hot phone with almost all permanent opportunities?

Change your 'phone number.

[Brussels Slumdog]

I do find it rather ridiculous to receive phone calls relating to permanent jobs when I'm 65
It's a bit late in life to start a permanent job with a pension and a company car,when I don't drive.
The best strategy is to request the caller to pass on your details to their "contract division"

[vwdan]

Dunno why people get upset - I'm sure there's a percentage of contractors who are keeping their eye out for a permanent job so can't really blame the recruiter for trying. And, honestly, if someone offered me the right money (I.e., a chunk more take home than I do now) plus car, pension and close to home then I'd probably at least think about it

I just tell them I'm not interested and that'd only piss everyone off when I left after 6 months cos I got bored.

[Pondlife]

I was said not to write my day in my CV. Should I more clearly write at the top of the CV I'm only looking for contracts? 75% of the companies calling me, calls for permanent, while I've set up Jobserve and Technojobs to say contracting only.

Any similar experiences on a red hot phone with almost all permanent opportunities?

Re-read your first sentence and then try to understand why there's confusion.

Anyway, whats the problem? Just tell 'em you want £200K plus options. I know at least one tech permie who earns that.

[ujjain]

It is probably also partly my fault, but I had 25 voicemail messages Monday morning before 12:00 and unfortunately it was 75% for permanent work. It takes time and organization in order, so you don't waste any good leads. I sometimes get confused by so much information from so many recruiters simultaneously.