Finding it tough to get a contract ??

**SimonMac** · 6 July 2011, 09:45

Originally posted by Moff View Post

Hi All,

Been on the contracting scene for about 7 years, and never had a problem.

With current recession it proving tough, just wondered if there are any tips people have ?
I generally use the sites such as Jobserve / Monster etc

(I am a PM / TDM / DM, In Hardware / Software in Berks)

Its a tough market, how focused are you on location? I have found I am having to look further away

**kaiser78** · 6 July 2011, 10:37

Originally posted by Moff View Post

Hi All,

Been on the contracting scene for about 7 years, and never had a problem.

With current recession it proving tough, just wondered if there are any tips people have ?
I generally use the sites such as Jobserve / Monster etc

(I am a PM / TDM / DM, In Hardware / Software in Berks)

How is your CV ? Does it make you stand out from the competition and highlight your usps ? Maybe worth having oit reviwed if you haven't already.

**Project Monkey** · 7 July 2011, 11:43

Yep, it's certainly tougher than last year.

**Spacecadet** · 7 July 2011, 11:46

Originally posted by kaiser78 View Post

How is your CV ? Does it make you stand out from the competition and highlight your usps ? Maybe worth having oit reviwed if you haven't already.

WHS

Get is spelled checked as well. Obvious spelling mistakes will make you look like an idiot

**Moff** · 7 July 2011, 18:48

Thanks guys and gals...

CV is good and regularly updated.

I am starting to look all over the country now, where I never have done before..

**dspsyssts** · 8 July 2011, 21:08

Originally posted by Spacecadet View Post

WHS

Get is spelled checked as well. Obvious spelling mistakes will make you look like an idiot

"get is spelled checked"....lol!

Idiot!

**Spacecadet** · 10 July 2011, 14:06

Originally posted by dspsyssts View Post

"get is spelled checked"....lol!

Idiot!

Good, you spotted my intentional mistake

The grammar also needs checking!

**Stan.goodvibes** · 14 July 2011, 07:22

Originally posted by kaiser78 View Post

How is your CV ? Does it make you stand out from the competition and highlight your usps ? Maybe worth having oit reviwed if you haven't already.

Don't get kaiser78 to review it for you....

**fullyautomatix** · 14 July 2011, 09:11

Originally posted by Spacecadet View Post

Good, you spotted my intentional mistake

The grammar also needs checking!

Sarcasm isnt a strong point for some people.

Finding it tough to get a contract ??