I am right now interviewing with a client for a contract position (my 1st); the 3rd party involved here is the recruiter. There is no agency in between. So, I am not sure who will provide me the contract letter if I am selected. How does it work- after the offer should I approach an umbrella who will put me on their payroll and then bill the client directly? I am unsure what to ask the recruiter or the client during the contract paperwork stage.
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Originally posted by Sid View PostI am right now interviewing with a client for a contract position (my 1st); the 3rd party involved here is the recruiter. There is no agency in between. So, I am not sure who will provide me the contract letter if I am selected. How does it work- after the offer should I approach an umbrella who will put me on their payroll and then bill the client directly? I am unsure what to ask the recruiter or the client during the contract paperwork stage.
There's a guide over on the right of the page. There's a more detailed one at www.pcg.org.uk. Read them both, then see what still you need to ask.
Meanwhile, what is the recruiter if it isn't an agency of some kind?Blog? What blog...? -
Originally posted by Sid View PostI am right now interviewing with a client for a contract position (my 1st); the 3rd party involved here is the recruiter. There is no agency in between. So, I am not sure who will provide me the contract letter if I am selected. How does it work- after the offer should I approach an umbrella who will put me on their payroll and then bill the client directly? I am unsure what to ask the recruiter or the client during the contract paperwork stage.Comment
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right now? How did they react to you posting on an internet forum during the interview?
It depends on the client, it may be possible to invoice them directly, some may want an umbrella/ltd co.
As Mal said read the first timers guides, here, PCG and I'm sure there must be others.Never has a man been heard to say on his death bed that he wishes he'd spent more time in the office.Comment
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Originally posted by Sid View PostI am right now interviewing with a client for a contract position (my 1st); the 3rd party involved here is the recruiter. There is no agency in between. So, I am not sure who will provide me the contract letter if I am selected. How does it work- after the offer should I approach an umbrella who will put me on their payroll and then bill the client directly? I am unsure what to ask the recruiter or the client during the contract paperwork stage.
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Originally posted by LisaContractorUmbrella View PostThe umbrella company becomes your employer and therefore they will have a business to business contract with the client and you will working under a contract of employment with the umbrella company. You will need to give the umbrella company details of hours/days worked and they will raise an invoice to the client.
HTHComment
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Originally posted by Sid View PostOk, so do I approach an umbrella only after i agree the contract terms and conditions with the client (e.g., no. of hrs, daily rate,start date, duration etc.)'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Sid View PostOk, so do I approach an umbrella only after i agree the contract terms and conditions with the client (e.g., no. of hrs, daily rate,start date, duration etc.)In Scooter we trustComment
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A word to the wise there are some umbrella companies you should most definitely avoid. Do a search on the forum.In Scooter we trustComment
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Originally posted by Sid View PostI am unsure what to ask the recruiter or the client during the contract paperwork stage.
BTW probably better to have posted this in first timers where you would have got a more friendly response.Comment
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