Does CUK or anyone provide a list of top UK clients hiring contractors (not agencies but clients)? I imagine that the banks will top the list but I was just wondering if anyone had any official stats?
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Do you mean top in terms of number of contractors? The top client for me is the one that pays the highest rate for what I do.Originally posted by Glazza View PostDoes CUK or anyone provide a list of top UK clients hiring contractors (not agencies but clients)? I imagine that the banks will top the list but I was just wondering if anyone had any official stats? -
Are you kidding? If there was one, not even the most seasoned agent would have it.Originally posted by Glazza View PostDoes CUK or anyone provide a list of top UK clients hiring contractors (not agencies but clients)? I imagine that the banks will top the list but I was just wondering if anyone had any official stats?<Insert idea here> will never be adopted because the politicians are in the pockets of the banks!Comment
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If there was one, no contractor would admit they have it - that information would be gold and not for distribution.Originally posted by petergriffin View PostAre you kidding? If there was one, not even the most seasoned agent would have it."I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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I've met rookie agents promising they would put me in touch with "hundreds of prestigious clients". That was when I still believed in Santa.Originally posted by cojak View PostIf there was one, not even the most rookie of agents would admit they have it.<Insert idea here> will never be adopted because the politicians are in the pockets of the banks!Comment
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What do you define as top? Either way the answer is no. No quick and easy answer for you here.Originally posted by Glazza View PostDoes CUK or anyone provide a list of top UK clients hiring contractors (not agencies but clients)? I imagine that the banks will top the list but I was just wondering if anyone had any official stats?'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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I have found that companies with a name starting with either letters of the alphabet, or numbers, tend to offer the best IT Contractor rates.
....then again, these same companies also seem to offer both the worst and middling rates
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