Advise needed on leaving current contract

[Wanderer]

Easy then. Tell the agent you're available immediately, and look all surprised when if the client mentions it, or looks perturbed when you say that you're available in 4 weeks.

Agreed.

My policy is to always tell agents I am available immediately because it's not uncommon for them to mess about for weeks getting everything sorted anyway. If the client really like you then they'll wait.

[NotAllThere]

Whenever an agent asks a question where a negative might lead to them not putting you forward, just say "yes", if you think it's not relevant, or something you can pick up quickly. E.g. I see you've got experience of version 4.3.2.5.6.2.9, but do you have experience of 4.3.2.5.6.2.9a? Don't bother explaining to the agent why his question is stupid, just say "yes".

[KentPhilip]

Easy then. Tell the agent you're available immediately, and look all surprised when if the client mentions it, or looks perturbed when you say that you're available in 4 weeks.

WHS.
And it provides you with real-world feedback on how easy (or hard) it will be to get your next gig, so you can take the decision armed with better info.

Personally I would get another contract. Three years in the public sector? You must go to work in slippers and smoke a pipe!

[nomadd]

Whenever an agent asks a question where a negative might lead to them not putting you forward, just say "yes", if you think it's not relevant, or something you can pick up quickly. E.g. I see you've got experience of version 4.3.2.5.6.2.9, but do you have experience of 4.3.2.5.6.2.9a? Don't bother explaining to the agent why his question is stupid, just say "yes".

+1