Building Client Relationship

[New2011]

Its my first week in contracting. Its going ok. I would like you know any tips on building relationship between yourself and the client so I could secure an extension?

Furthermore is it good building relations with the clients employees?

[Wanderer]

Its my first week in contracting. Its going ok. I would like you know any tips on building relationship between yourself and the client so I could secure an extension?

Take them out to the pub and get a few rounds in!

Furthermore is it good building relations with the clients employees?

Absolutely! Just don't enter into a discussion about how much you are getting paid.

[stek]

Take them out to the pub and get a few rounds in!



Absolutely! Just don't enter into a discussion about how much you are getting paid.

And don't turn up on day one in an Aston Martin. Proper contractors drive Rover 800's or old Jags for much cheapness.

And keep the Aston in the heated garage for weekend trips to the Algarve.

[v8gaz]

Yes, build that relationship. Do what needs done. Don't complain. Don't act like a permie.

Buy the beers. Be grateful for the contract. Do nothing that will p!55 the client off. It's much easier getting an extension than a new gig.

Yes, get to know the permies, one of them will be a hiring manager soon.

Connect with them on linkedin. Keep in touch after the gig, so they know when you are available.

This is your marketing. Adverts won't work, relationships will. Work at it.

[jmo21]

Yes, build that relationship. Do what needs done. Don't complain. Don't act like a permie.

Buy the beers. Be grateful for the contract. Do nothing that will p!55 the client off. It's much easier getting an extension than a new gig.

Yes, get to know the permies, one of them will be a hiring manager soon.

Connect with them on linkedin. Keep in touch after the gig, so they know when you are available.

This is your marketing. Adverts won't work, relationships will. Work at it.

WVS!

[Wobblyheed]

Make sure you produce something in your first few weeks, ask questions and get yourself known as someone who gets things done with the minimum of fuss.

Definitely build relationships with the permies and gain their trust.

Don't...

be a twa t ,nick all the stationery or shag the HR Manager's missus (ok though if you don't get found out)