Junior vb.Net developer

[chicane]

20k doesn't seem bad for a junior developer in your region. It all depends on what your definition of "junior developer" is. I've seen some Jobserve ads that define a junior developer as one having 3-4 years experience of .NET and all the associated technologies (eg SQL, XML...). If this is what you're looking for (and I suspect it is if the developer will be working alone), you've got pretty tough competition in the likes of blue chips who'll be able to provide better pay and benefits.

You might like to reproduce the Jobserve ad here so that anybody interested can take a look - it could just be down to the content and wording of the ad.

[cubix]

The skills I am looking for are...

vb.Net and SQL Server - at least 6 months

They would be working along side me for the next 6 months as well as a project team of my clients permie staff who are a decent sort and don't mind helping people out.

It is a fantastic opportunity some someone to get real-world business client facing development experience.

[chicane]

Not sure if that's the exact wording you used on Jobserve - I'll continue on the basis that it is. Potential candidates are likely to want to know:

1) Where the job is, specifically - unlike an agency you have no reason to not disclose this.
2) What kind of application or applications they'll be working on, what industry your business lies in.
3) What role they'll play within the team (you say that they'll be working with you and your client, but not in what capacity).
4) How you can further their career (beyond simply giving them experience) - maybe tempt people with the prospect of training or something.

Also (I reiterate that I'm not sure if this is the wording you used on Jobserve), the language used comes across as somewhat layman-like. You probably want to aim for a more professional tone if you're looking for the right kind of people.

You might want to get somebody else in to write the ad for you. If not, make sure that you read your drafts of the ad not just from your perspective as a business, but from the perspective of potential candidates. It's a two-way street and there's potential for both business and employee to benefit greatly.

[vetran]

try this

http://www.itjobswatch.co.uk/contrac...&id=0&lid=2600

click on permanent.

about 20 - 25K at a guess.