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Anyone else suffering from a holiday lull?
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I had similar experience, not much happened this week. I was travelling this week so wasn't active as much - but received only one call, that too today.
Sadly no updates on my previous and rather long list of client submissions - I have to move on with those now though - anything that comes back will be a bonus.Comment
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Clients seem to be very picky, unless you have specialised skills for the role it is unlikely that you would be selected for an interview. This indicates that there is currently an over supply of contractors.Comment
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All depends on specific skills and experience (and luck). I have no worries about offshoring to Asia, I go in to sort out the mess they leave. Not had serious interviews for my last 3 roles. I've got agents calling but i'm in contract so don't know how serious they are.Comment
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Still in late summer lull land (or is that la la land!!). Few calls this week the agents I did speak to tell me its very quiet few live roles around so the slump continues............Comment
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Originally posted by uk contractor View PostStill in late summer lull land (or is that la la land!!). Few calls this week the agents I did speak to tell me its very quiet few live roles around so the slump continues............
Stay positive.Comment
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Originally posted by Andy2 View PostI am an Oracle DBA and been on the bench for 4 months now. Please let me know if anyone is hiring.
Back to the original topic, I am an experienced, well skilled PM (10yrs, Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2) and I have been on the bench since start of June. I have found the summer incredibly slow, many of my initial leads turned into 4, 5 6 week waits for feedback. I've had 4 interviews upto August (two didn't want me and I pulled out of the running of two) and now have another two IV's booked in but blimey, have I found it slow.
To be an immediately available, SC Cleared PM and not be picked up for 4 months - it has shocked me. This is my first attempt at picking up a new contract since I bagged the first one in Jan 14 and blimey, it worries me for the next contract pick up attempt!Comment
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Gonna go against public opinion....was taken on end of July, and looks very much like an extension will be offered in 6 weeks.Comment
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Originally posted by coe123 View PostAgree, average JobServe daily alert is down to c.40 jobs from usual 60ish. Personally though the week so far has been productive - 4 new roles submission with Agents getting in touch (all looking quite a good fit so I am positive) with one interview (out of the 4) coming up next week. All we need is one contract at a time.
Stay positive.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by SuperPM View PostAndy2, Depending where you are and if you have SC Clearance (or willing to undergo) then I could give you a contact or two to help if you are still on the bench? South coast work is available.
Back to the original topic, I am an experienced, well skilled PM (10yrs, Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2) and I have been on the bench since start of June. I have found the summer incredibly slow, many of my initial leads turned into 4, 5 6 week waits for feedback. I've had 4 interviews upto August (two didn't want me and I pulled out of the running of two) and now have another two IV's booked in but blimey, have I found it slow.
To be an immediately available, SC Cleared PM and not be picked up for 4 months - it has shocked me. This is my first attempt at picking up a new contract since I bagged the first one in Jan 14 and blimey, it worries me for the next contract pick up attempt!Comment
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