Banking and Finance what is the big deal ?

[Old Greg]

The difficulty is that your 23 year's solid experience is in the public sector: http://forums.contractoruk.com/busin...l-service.html

I have only worked within the NHS, so I would not expect to get a contract where that expereince was not relevant to the sector, so:

NHS
Health regulatory body
NHS IT supplier
Private healthcare
Possibly local government in adult or children's services

As contractors, we are expected to hit the ground running and start adding value on day one. If I wanted to change sectors, I would do so through a permie role (hissss!) where an employere might be more likely to invest in my development to realise my transferable skills.

I've tried to recruit contractors for rolws which require direct exposure to doctors etc. and I don't have confidence that those who have no experience can do it, not when up at interview against someone with experience. I am sure it is the same or perceived to be the same) in other sectors.

[northernladuk]

What is the big deal with finance & banking PM jobs, the market is awash with requirements for infrastructure PM's usual skills Data Center, LAN & WAN, systems role out then it says Must have worked in banking and finance - bl__dy frustrating I have 23 years experience - superb references and no gaps in my CV

John

You forget to mention that you have 23 years public sector experience as you indicated in a different thread. This is very important when discussing the difference between public sector and private sector work let alone different elements in private sector. The culture differences are very different between the two and can lead to a lot of frustration and mis-understandings if you are not used to them. The approach to interview and work styles can be worlds appart so they tend to look for people that are proven in each area rather than have to take a gamble with someone that isn't used to it.

[Boo]

no gaps in my CV

why is that important

Because I currently havn't got any and i don't want any

Why is it important to you not to have gaps in your CV ?

Boo

[ChimpMaster]

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now working back in the city as a director level (contractor), I will do what I can to try attract the very best people and if picking from that pool of 80%ers is what it takes, then i'll do that.

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Canary Wharf? Integration?

[marple]

What is the big deal with finance & banking PM jobs, the market is awash with requirements for infrastructure PM's usual skills Data Center, LAN & WAN, systems role out then it says Must have worked in banking and finance - bl__dy frustrating I have 23 years experience - superb references and no gaps in my CV



John

Call Rullion in Manchester - currently hiring for Barclays Knutsford its worth a punt tel 0161 601 3363

[kaiser78]

Call Rullion in Manchester - currently hiring for Barclays Knutsford its worth a punt tel 0161 601 3363

They are one of the more efficient agencies to deal with apparently.

[marple]

They are one of the more efficient agencies to deal with apparently.

I found them to be very pleasant to deal with, they have been established many years - one of the original big agencies - you don't get on a banking framework if you a fly by night organization. They are desperate to fill vacancies - they can't understand why they can't fill given the current climate.

J