Hi guys,
I'm trying to get into contracting but seem to be hitting a dead-end thus far (it's only been a week and a half but anyway...).
Bit of background - over the last couple of years I've been on FTC employment, my last one ended back in June. Since May, I sent my work permit through for renewal but unfortunately the process took far longer than usual and I only just received my renewal literally last week.
I realise that gaps in employment aren't an issue when you're seeking a contract but my questions are:
- Should I be clear with agents and tell them that my previous job was an FTC and so I was paid on a PAYE basis or should I just answer yes my last job was a contract (which it technically was)?
- If I do let them know that I was an FTC would doing so affect my chances in securing a contract?
- Would it affect my rate?
- The current climate seems a little slow, especially within finance, would I be better off going permanent (which I really really really REALLY hate the mere idea of) then go contracting when things pick up a little or should I soldier on?
Also, with regards to securing a contract, have you found that uploading a CV on an agency site followed by a cold call for any opportunities to be a good tactic/necessary for securing a contract?
Thanks.
I'm trying to get into contracting but seem to be hitting a dead-end thus far (it's only been a week and a half but anyway...).
Bit of background - over the last couple of years I've been on FTC employment, my last one ended back in June. Since May, I sent my work permit through for renewal but unfortunately the process took far longer than usual and I only just received my renewal literally last week.
I realise that gaps in employment aren't an issue when you're seeking a contract but my questions are:
- Should I be clear with agents and tell them that my previous job was an FTC and so I was paid on a PAYE basis or should I just answer yes my last job was a contract (which it technically was)?
- If I do let them know that I was an FTC would doing so affect my chances in securing a contract?
- Would it affect my rate?
- The current climate seems a little slow, especially within finance, would I be better off going permanent (which I really really really REALLY hate the mere idea of) then go contracting when things pick up a little or should I soldier on?
Also, with regards to securing a contract, have you found that uploading a CV on an agency site followed by a cold call for any opportunities to be a good tactic/necessary for securing a contract?
Thanks.
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