I've not been looking, but I've noticed a drop-off in cold calls
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
State of the Market
Collapse
X
Collapse
-
-
Originally posted by caffeine man View PostComment
-
Originally posted by CheeseSlice View Post
The problem with the report is that it is so high level, covering all of UK and all sectors, that trying to apply it to IT contracting or perm jobs is quite difficult.
e.g. Some parts of the country are still declining, whilst others are rising. And temp work was up everywhere, except in London.
YMMV
Also, even with new jobs being advertised, I reckon most are well below pre-Covid market rates, so growth might actually mean very little :/Comment
-
-
Originally posted by CosmicWave View PostI think if you have been waiting without gigs for months now, your career is done in contracting. There is going to be no chance to get any role going forward, and I have come to that realisation a while back + plus the fact that you won't be able to compete with other contractors who are currently on any gig who are also continuing to apply for roles, no matter how wonderful profile you have or gigs you have done until Covid hit.Comment
-
Originally posted by CheeseSlice View PostThe latest REC report on jobs was released today for the last couple of weeks in August. From what I could understand from it, the UK jobs market finally returned to growth, particulary temp work, though its still very bleak compared with normal market conditions.
It must have literally come out of the trough in those final weeks last month as the overall picture for demand in August was still down compared to the months before.
Linky
The problem with the report is that it is so high level, covering all of UK and all sectors, that trying to apply it to IT contracting or perm jobs is quite difficult.
e.g. Some parts of the country are still declining, whilst others are rising. And temp work was up everywhere, except in London.
YMMV
Furlough ending next month will throw a lot more people in the UK onto the jobs scrapheap as well sadly because a lot of companies ONLY survived by receiving furlough for their staff.
The jobs simply do not exist in great numbers anymore its supply & demand all over & supply is at an alltime high & demand close to the bottom of the graph so do the math yourself & work out what that means going forward well into 2021!
There will probably be a new industrial revolution with AI & robotics replacing many workers & that is the most likely outcome when the dust settles.Comment
-
Originally posted by CheeseSlice View PostThe latest REC report on jobs was released today for the last couple of weeks in August. From what I could understand from it, the UK jobs market finally returned to growth, particulary temp work, though its still very bleak compared with normal market conditions.
It must have literally come out of the trough in those final weeks last month as the overall picture for demand in August was still down compared to the months before.
Linky
The problem with the report is that it is so high level, covering all of UK and all sectors, that trying to apply it to IT contracting or perm jobs is quite difficult.
e.g. Some parts of the country are still declining, whilst others are rising. And temp work was up everywhere, except in London.
YMMV
https://www.itpro.co.uk/business-str...h-the-pandemic
UK Tech Jobs: Vacancies Booming, Says Tech Nation. Here's What's HotComment
-
I've had quite a few interviews this week and last week with large companies. All of these gigs were marketed to me as "urgent" but during these interviews & the general recruitment process, there is no sense of urgency at all from companies. They simply don't give a toss.
For example, one company I'm interviewing with had two perm headcount pre-covid (for 2 different roles) but they got changed into contract gigs due to the pandemic - they said these headcount have been open since January and need to be filled urgently. I interviewed well for both roles and got through to 2nd round, and still no slots provided for either. I felt like they're not sure if they want to hire anyone at all and it wouldn't surprise me if both roles get dropped as Covid wave 2 and Brexit is starting to bite.
Slightly more bizarrely, two others were maternity cover, (12 month gigs) so they need someone in ASAP to do a handover etc., again made it through to next rounds and still no news (after 1-2 weeks. I was told only 3 candidates including myself were being interviewed, yet no noise. Maybe they told me I got through, but secretly I didn't get through
Tldr; there was a small ray of hope as of last week but the market's turned to tulip again and likely wont improve as we near winter.Last edited by sira; 10 September 2020, 06:42.Comment
-
Phoned up about a gig yesterday morning, role had only been live 1 hour, pimp said "we've already got 60 CVs already, can't guarantee yours will be looked at."
Gotta get in quick!
Also, have noticed that some of the bigger pimps (Hays/Experis, etc) are only doing FTC roles or Inside only.
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.
Comment
-
A few days ago in the afternoon I applied for a role (permie). 30 minutes later the agent left a voicemail AND sent me an email saying my profile was perfect for the role and to either call him back or let him know when he can call me back.
I replied the next morning with my available times for a call. Haven't heard back since, complete radio silence.
You can tell it's a buyer's market because in those couple of hours from when the agent called me and the end of the business day he must have already found enough candidates to put forward.Comment
Partners
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Comment