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Had final interview for perm job on Friday. There was: 1 telephone interview, 1 face to face with lead BA and PM, final one with head of development and then head of PMO.
Still waiting to hear and rapidly going off the idea, tbh.
When this sort of thing happens it just makes me realise why I prefer contracting as much less standing on ceremony.Comment
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Originally posted by PCTNN View PostThe question is: how long until this happens? I'd say no less than 6 months.Comment
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Originally posted by LadyPenelope View PostHad final interview for perm job on Friday. There was: 1 telephone interview, 1 face to face with lead BA and PM, final one with head of development and then head of PMO.
Still waiting to hear and rapidly going off the idea, tbh.
When this sort of thing happens it just makes me realise why I prefer contracting as much less standing on ceremony.
Waiting for stuff in wrting today - either a permie offer or contract (both promised verbally).Comment
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Something is wrong with the front end contract market, used to get so many phone calls in between gigs.Comment
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Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View PostI sympathise - got the last 2 contracts without meeting anyone, the first one without even a screening phone call
Which will you go for if you get both roles?Comment
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Originally posted by LadyPenelope View PostWow, that's never happened to me. Been called whilst on my way home from interview a few times, thought that was pretty good.Comment
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Originally posted by LadyPenelope View PostWow, that's never happened to me. Been called whilst on my way home from interview a few times, thought that was pretty good.
Which will you go for if you get both roles?Comment
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Originally posted by FIERCE TANK BATTLE View Post
They also asked me after putting me forward if I'd be OK with working less than five days per week. After the interview it was discovered they never had any intention of it being a full time role. But I'm happy, cos SC clearance might open some doors, the rate isn't *too* bad, and I quite fancy the idea of working a bit less. Plus I can always go back to old gig to supplement days (good for IR 35 too proabably).Comment
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Light at the end of the tunnel? KMPG/Harvey Nash 2019 CIO Survey
The world's largest annual CIO survey has been published by Harvey Nash and KPMG based on 3,600 respondents in 25 countries. There are some mixed messages but there is the possibility that the market might start to improve in the coming months.
Some key findings:
- It's the largest proportion of organisations expecting to increase their IT budget since the survey started 15 years ago. Growth areas are security, data analytics, AI and automation plus 'transformation.' Growth sectors are Leisure, Media and Financial Services.
- 51% of CIOs are expecting to increase headcount.
- Skill shortages are at an all time high particularly in government, large IT functions, legacy or older organisations and those planning major transformations.
- Most scarce skills: Big data/analytics, security, AI, enterprise architecture and business analysis (I'm surprised about the last one.)
- BUT One third of CIOs think 20% of their workforce's jobs will be replaced by automation within 5 years. (I guess that includes IT jobs.)
- Overall longer term downward trend in outsourcing.
Some UK specific points:
- Proportion of organisations expecting to increase budget is one of the lowest of any country surveyed.
- 45% of CIOs got a pay rise in the last year, slightly less than average v other countries. Best sector for rises was pharma, telco and media.
- Top priority of CIOs is delivering consistent and stable IT performance to the business rather than helping to develop new products/services or business processes.
The overall picture seems to be that next year should be a better one for technology investment (and ultimately hiring) but that the UK is lagging behind most other countries.
You can get the full survey here 2019 Harvey Nash / KPMG CIO SurveyComment
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