First contract advice

[TheFaQQer]

Read through the PCG cv template and other guides.

Link? Couldn't see it easily on the PCG website, and don't remember ever reading their example CV template.

[darrylmg]

Link? Couldn't see it easily on the PCG website, and don't remember ever reading their example CV template.

It's under Advice->Winning Work->CVs and Sales.

I think you need to be a member to see those pages.

[cojak]

I went on their CV webinar a few days ago, where the expert advised everyone to put their references on their CV and didn't understand why people didn't.

He was an ex-Hays recruiter though...

[Testing123]

Morning all, just thought I would give you guys an update.

I've landed my first contract with a shopping channel, with a very good day rate and the initial contract length of 6 months.
I was surprised with how in-formal the interview was (only a telephone interview) and by his own admission (the interviewer) I was more qualified than him! (He had an RPG dev background)
I was listing technologies id used, defect tracking software id used and how I implemented and tested overnight changes...he couldn't care less! Got offered the contract the next day and currently working my notice period. Well pleased with myself and I seen to of started a trend at work as everyone is asking me how to go about it! Hopefully the contract gets extended!! Have a good weekend all

[barrydidit]

Have a

And don't forget to get the contract reviewed

[Scratch It]

Morning all, just thought I would give you guys an update.

I've landed my first contract with a shopping channel, with a very good day rate and the initial contract length of 6 months.
I was surprised with how in-formal the interview was (only a telephone interview) and by his own admission (the interviewer) I was more qualified than him! (He had an RPG dev background)
I was listing technologies id used, defect tracking software id used and how I implemented and tested overnight changes...he couldn't care less! Got offered the contract the next day and currently working my notice period. Well pleased with myself and I seen to of started a trend at work as everyone is asking me how to go about it! Hopefully the contract gets extended!! Have a good weekend all

Congratulations and all that... though you might have wanted to mention that you had a notice period to serve in your initial post!

[Testing123]

Why does that matter?

[stek]

Morning all, just thought I would give you guys an update.

I've landed my first contract with a shopping channel, with a very good day rate and the initial contract length of 6 months.
I was surprised with how in-formal the interview was (only a telephone interview) and by his own admission (the interviewer) I was more qualified than him! (He had an RPG dev background)
I was listing technologies id used, defect tracking software id used and how I implemented and tested overnight changes...he couldn't care less! Got offered the contract the next day and currently working my notice period. Well pleased with myself and I seen to of started a trend at work as everyone is asking me how to go about it! Hopefully the contract gets extended!! Have a good weekend all

Extension are shiit, proper contractors aim to get out as soon as possible, job done, new environment. Hoping for extensions is a sign of permie-mindedness.

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[Testing123]

😂😂😂 ok cool cheers for the heads up! 👍

[Scratch It]

Because that would have gone some way to explain why you were struggling to get a contract. Most clients wont wait for a notice period to be served.