Size of the contract market today 2021 as compared to 2018

[ContractorMike]

Live Contracts seem to be less than a third of what they were back in 2018, or is it just the time of year

[eek]

Live Contracts seem to be less than a third of what they were back in 2018, or is it just the time of year

Hmm - why might that be? Covid reducing demand possibly?

[SussexSeagull]

I was in the middle of a six month contract in March 2018 so can't really make the comparison. One thing I would say is is I think there are less invented jobs on JobServe than they used to be (although the same role can be advertised by different agents).

In normal times new budgets are about a month away so would expect things to pick up but this year is anyone's bet.

[northernladuk]

Covid, IR35, time of year. Take your pick.

[NowPermOutsideUK]

In December people will blame it on Christmas

in March people will blame it on budgets

in June people will blame it on summer holidays

in September people will blame it on school year starting.

basically the market is telling you it’s messed up. If you can’t find something now in March don’t blame it on the month

my view is brexit and covid

[Fraidycat]

Live Contracts seem to be less than a third of what they were back in 2018, or is it just the time of year

According to ITJobswatch, job adverts over the last six months are down a bit over 50% compared to the same period in 2019. And 2019 was down compared to 2018.

So yes, the market appears to down to around a third of what it was in 2018.

[mallisarealperson]

Depends where you live in the world.

[_V_]

Covid, IR35, time of year. Take your pick.

You missed the biggest factor, it begins with B, ends in IT, and REX the economy!

[PerfectStorm]

Seeing quite a few roles myself and getting calls

[gruntling]

March is usually the busiest month and this seems less so than normal.