How long before a contract ends do you start the tedious process of getting other people to realise just how awesome you are.
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When do you start looking for other contracts?
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When do you start looking for other contracts?
Originally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
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Originally posted by SimonMac View PostHow long before a contract ends do you start the tedious process of getting other people to realise just how awesome you are. -
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Originally posted by SimonMac View PostHow long before a contract ends do you start the tedious process of getting other people to realise just how awesome you are.Comment
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Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View PostI have an unhealthy addiction to applying to roles even midway during contract. I think this is because I like to know how in demand my skills are and how much money I could get out of a future contract. It has often left me in a predicament where even though I am happy with a contract I start considering others due to good offers coming through. The good thing about this addiction is I make sure I am always up to date with skills so I can easily move into another contract.Originally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
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Originally posted by russell View PostI usually update my CV 3 weeks before end of contract then start applying until I get an offer.
I have an unhealthy addiction to applying to roles even midway during contract. I think this is because I like to know how in demand my skills are and how much money I could get out of a future contract. It has often left me in a predicament where even though I am happy with a contract I start considering others due to good offers coming through. The good thing about this addiction is I make sure I am always up to date with skills so I can easily move into another contract.
Secondly you are going to be gutted watching other roles with better rates/location passing by so you are going to get pissed off with the role you have (assuming you are willing to see a contract through) so end up not enjoying what is a perfectly good contract. Also, again, this can quite easily come back and bite you with your hiring manager finding out your looking and you hit the top of the pile for first one out should cuts come around.
All these are managable I am sure and may only be a problem in small cases and yes you have to look after number 1 yadda yadda but caution is most definately advised.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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I think it depends on the market/location, I'm currently looking to relocate to CH, on contract first them maybe perm, who knows. At the time I got this contract, and 3 months plus one, a Swiss one came up, seemed very keen. I kept it going in case current one fell through, but it didn't and I signed up to start this monday.
Swiss Co. came through last week and wanted to interview me, flurry of emails and nothing since. I think even the contract market CH moves slowly...
So, hopefully by keeping it alive come the end of this contract I might start the CH one!Comment
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I am not turning away agents when they phone me with contracts, but then my current contract is a rolling monthly one and could end at any time.Comment
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About a month before the end, which reminds me............................Comment
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