State of the Market

[SussexSeagull]

Good one yesterday

Role at MasterCard - suites my skills to a Tee (ok rate)

MasterCard put role to 14 different agencies, each is allowed only to submit 2 CV’s

Why was I not put forward I hear you ask

MasterCard wants someone with between 5 and 10 years worth or experience the agent told me

Meaning they don’t want anyone over 40

Logan’s run time


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If I am paying the same tax as the person next to me as from March next year I think it is time to start pushing for the same protections.

[GhostofTarbera]

If I am paying the same tax as the person next to me as from March next year I think it is time to start pushing for the same protections.

No you will be paying more tax


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[Paralytic]

If I am paying the same tax as the person next to me as from March next year I think it is time to start pushing for the same protections.

Will you also be pushing for equality in take-home pay?

[Cirrus]

If I am paying the same tax as the person next to me as from March next year I think it is time to start pushing for the same protections.

Pushing who? In what way?

[Kwonfidential]

If anyone has any good ideas for messing with them, rocsearch periodically call me and fleece me for references using a fake job. I've played along every time and given the exact same reference every time (someone who I don't like) and having the exact same conversation every time just giving them the benefit of the doubt when I have nothing better to do, but it's starting to annoy me now. I wouldn't be surprised if they don't even do recruitment, just lead fishing.

Try this:
1. Ensure you have a lot of exposure to recruiters on LI. Also ensure your headline tag is up to date (ie, currently seeking contract opportunities)
2. Put up a post on LI, something along the lines of:

"Hi all, I am currently assisting a former colleague of mine who is looking to recruit 7-8 contract (insert name of fictional role) in (insert city) for a business which has recently shifted headquarters from (previous fictional city). He/she is looking to partner with a recruitment agency with agents who have preferably held roles in IT in the past who can understand the lingo.

If you know of any agents who fit the bill, please do not hesitate to get in touch via DM."

3. Wait for your inbox to be flooded with messages from about half the IT recruiter population in your city, who will purport to work in IT (recruiting). This is also a good opportunity to see if the recruiter has any roles in their pipe (refer point 1 above).

[edison]

I went to a Future CIO networking event yesterday with a guest speaker from one of the big exec search firms who specialises in CIO recruitment. They said they have never been busier handling perm roles. Earlier in the day I met up with an old contact who now works for a boutique search firm and she said something similar, the perm market is picking up.

I've heard this from at least half a dozen recruiters recently so maybe there's some light at the end of the tunnel.

From a contracting point of view, I had an interview with a recruiter for a Head of IT role and whilst there he had another similar role which we're going to discuss. Given how quiet October was for finding new opportunities, November has really picked up in comparison.

Yes, but they don’t want ex contractors

Shakes head


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I asked whether having worked as a contractor/interim for over 6 years would be an impediment to becoming a perm CIO and the speaker said not necessarily. Admittedly perm recruitment at that level is a very different process so may not be a guide in itself for the contract to perm path for other non-senior management roles.

[mmo0690]

Just saw this advert, agents are funny. anyone fancy developing drop down boxes for £pittance pay a day? very specific.

.Net Developer - 3 month contract - Warrington - £250 to £300 C# ASP.NET MVC SQL Server

A .NET developer is required for a contract in Warrington, easily commutable from Manchester, Liverpool or Chester.

You'll be developing drop down boxes which upon completion will automatically populate to a SQL server database you'll be joining a core team who are already working on the project,

Key skills/technologies

C# ASP.NET

MVC

SQL Server

If you're interested call Pete on (see below) or send a CV to (see below).

[eek]

Just saw this advert, agents are funny. anyone fancy developing drop down boxes for £pittance pay a day? very specific.

.Net Developer - 3 month contract - Warrington - £250 to £300 C# ASP.NET MVC SQL Server

A .NET developer is required for a contract in Warrington, easily commutable from Manchester, Liverpool or Chester.

You'll be developing drop down boxes which upon completion will automatically populate to a SQL server database you'll be joining a core team who are already working on the project,

Key skills/technologies

C# ASP.NET

MVC

SQL Server

If you're interested call Pete on (see below) or send a CV to (see below).

At least there does seem to be a statement of work.

On the other hand why on earth isn't this templated or offshored.

[Manic]

I had this emailed to me this morning. Raised a smile wider than the Prince Andrew jokes I'm getting every 5 mins.


>>>>>>>
I have a role that might be of interest to you, please see details below.

IT Technical Analyst – Wrexham – Short term Contract – £15.00 per hour (inside IR35, Umbrella) – start date 02/12/2019.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Technical Analyst in Wrexham to work on a Windows 10 roll out on School PC’s.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;
• Assisting the infrastructure team when doing site surveys for WiFi.
• Assist the Team Leader in delivering quality support services to ensure that the agreed service delivery standards are met or exceeded.
• Keep abreast of emerging systems and technologies and assist with the evaluation of equipment, software and services.
• Assist with ensuring that data security and the integrity of the Authority’s computer network is maintained.
• Assist in the evaluation and procurement of third party products and services.
• Undertake and lead projects for the installation and integration of hardware, software and services.
• Liaise with other sections within the authority and external service providers to maximise the benefit of the IT service.

To be suitable for this opportunity; the following qualifications or experience is required:
• Practical technical experience of IT infrastructure supporting a wide range of products & services, specialising in either; Server, desktop, network and security or systems development.
• Practical technical experience of equipment set up, integration, installation and maintenance.
• Where applicable, supporting desktop applications products and services including for example; Microsoft Office system.
• Windows 10 roll out experience.
• Experience of communications technologies and wide area networks connectivity & support in a multi-site, multi-platform environment.
• Experience of evaluating equipment hardware and software solutions for example; email or security products.

37 hours per week. Full time, Monday – Friday

[iainb]

I saw a job advertised yesterday for an Access/Excel Developer £16-£20 p/h, directly underneath it a dump truck driver £16 p/h... nice to be valued