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Originally posted by Sigur View PostThanks. What's the usual notice period for contracts finishing? My biggest fear is being out of work!Comment
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Originally posted by Sigur View PostThanks. What's the usual notice period for contracts finishing? My biggest fear is being out of work!'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostInstantly. And forget your income for the next 6 months. You should be taking the minimum to build up a warchest so when the inevitable bench time hits you've got some backup. The second gig is the hardest to get so start your warchest now.Comment
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Originally posted by Sigur View PostCan people go 6 months without finding a contract in IT? Maybe market is over heated right now as recruiters call me constantly with contracting jobs.Comment
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Originally posted by Sigur View PostCan people go 6 months without finding a contract in IT? Maybe market is over heated right now as recruiters call me constantly with contracting jobs.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostEasily. Have a look at a thread title State of the Market. Plenty of people on there with a couple of months bench time. Just becasue an agent calls you after doing a basic keyword search on your CV it doesn't mean you'll get the gig. Plenty of much more experience contractors on the bench ahead of you.Comment
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Originally posted by Sigur View PostMay be a dumb question but why would people not jump back to permanent roles if unable to get contractor work for so long?
All that said finding permie roles as a long term contractor isnt that straightforward. The employer will be highly suspicious of a contractor coming back to perm and quite rightly.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostSome do but if you've been smart you'll have a warchest that should last a year plus. OK you don't make as much money but most of us don't want to be permies so it's an absolute last resort.
All that said finding permie roles as a long term contractor isnt that straightforward. The employer will be highly suspicious of a contractor coming back to perm and quite rightly.Comment
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