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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostIn that case, my later post still stands - if you want to become a PM, go perm.
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Originally posted by bubbles View PostSo what would the plan be in that case? ... go perm for about 6 months then try contract again?
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Remember you are competing with people with 10+ years of experience."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by bubbles View PostSo what would the plan be in that case? ... go perm for about 6 months then try contract again?
Edit: Thanks lol'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostYou would need to go permanent for 2 years plus - not necessarily in the same company.
Remember you are competing with people with 10+ years of experience.Originally posted by northernladuk View Post6 months? You really need to understand what you do better I.e contracting.Comment
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Originally posted by bubbles View PostVery good point, thanks. Indeed it is very hard.
The issue is that I have experience in the field however my previous job titles weren't dedicated to those roles. Had to find a recruiter that would put you forward...looks like I might have to move to a perm role or even not so senior.
Worst case - You don't get the job because you over egged your experience
Best case - You get the jobComment
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Originally posted by bubbles View PostHmmm there are "junior" lower rates. Would that not be possible? Especially if skills are transferrable. I've read some descriptions that require to have once had a dev background or been a dev.
Many different people will also be going for these gigs that are experienced due to convenience and a raft of other 'junior' people wanting to get in to contracting. It's going to be nigh on impossible to keep end to end gigs in that market.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Agent View PostJust change your job title on your CV. The CV gets an interview, not the job so gearing it towards the job you want won't hurt.
Worst case - You don't get the job because you over egged your experience and end up on the bench for months and months waiting for a lucky break.
Best case - You get the job'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by bubbles View PostHmmm there are "junior" lower rates. Would that not be possible? Especially if skills are transferrable. I've read some descriptions that require to have once had a dev background or been a dev.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by Agent View PostJust change your job title on your CV. The CV gets an interview, not the job so gearing it towards the job you want won't hurt.
Worst case - You don't get the job because you over egged your experience
Best case - You get the jobComment
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