First time poster... So pardon my ignorance. I am a newish contractor and have been on the bench since Christmas. It is scary that there are barely any jobs on the market for a Test Manager. It is normal this time of the year? or has this year been particularly bad?
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Originally posted by spb View PostFirst time poster... So pardon my ignorance. I am a newish contractor and have been on the bench since Christmas. It is scary that there are barely any jobs on the market for a Test Manager. It is normal this time of the year? or has this year been particularly bad?
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Originally posted by GB9 View PostDoing an arbitary count of jobs on jobserve the market looks about 15% better than this time last year and not far off what I would call average.
What have you been doing to find a contract?Comment
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Originally posted by kal View PostLocation is a big factor, where about's are you looking?Comment
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Originally posted by spb View PostFirst time poster... So pardon my ignorance. I am a newish contractor and have been on the bench since Christmas. It is scary that there are barely any jobs on the market for a Test Manager. It is normal this time of the year? or has this year been particularly bad?Blood in your pooComment
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Originally posted by GB9 View PostDoing an arbitary count of jobs on jobserve the market looks about 15% better than this time last year and not far off what I would call average.
What have you been doing to find a contract?Comment
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Originally posted by GB9 View PostAnd (to the op), are you prepared to travel / work away from home if required?Comment
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Originally posted by spb View PostI am open to travel within the UK. Open to work from home as well.
Are you tailoring your cv to individual roles and adding a covering paragraph saying why you are suitable? It may just distinguish you from the rest.
How many jobs are you seeing and applying for?Comment
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