I really want to get into contracting now because I want to return to college in the next couple of years so need to save money for this.
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New to IT contracting - conflicting advice
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Yes, 3 years is easily enough to say you've got Java well and truly under your belt. Beyond that you'll be going over very little new ground.Comment
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Originally posted by heyya99 View PostI really want to get into contracting now because I want to return to college in the next couple of years so need to save money for this.
Agents will lie to you and don't give a tulip if you lie back to them as you need to get them to put your CV in front of the client.
However once you are in front of the client don't lie particularly if they ask you a direct question. I've been at more than one client site where interviewees have been caught out due to the world while being a big place kinda sticks to the 6 degrees of separation rule more than you think."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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I got my first contract after 3 years exp (.Net).
Round your CV up to 4 years and do a bit of fishing.Comment
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Hi again.
I have been getting agents to put my CV forward but I never hear anything back. I think my notice period is a sticking point. The conversation always goes well until I mention I'm not available for a month.
I think the time is right for me to quit my perm role and get looking for contracts.
Can anyone tell me if you always have to do a tech test as part of the interview? I'm very bad at those tests even though i'm ok tech-wise.Comment
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Originally posted by heyya99 View PostHi again.
I have been getting agents to put my CV forward but I never hear anything back. I think my notice period is a sticking point. The conversation always goes well until I mention I'm not available for a month.
Originally posted by heyya99 View PostCan anyone tell me if you always have to do a tech test as part of the interview? I'm very bad at those tests even though i'm ok tech-wise.
Taking test should not be an issue for any interviewee. If you are good at teach then should definately not be a problem. You will need to look on your favourate search engine for Interview questions and you will find plenty of post (I am sure you have tried this ) More tech interviews you will do, the better you will becomeLast edited by acontractor; 28 September 2011, 12:21.Comment
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