Contracting straight out of uni. Is it doable?

[woohoo]

Why don't you try it and see how you get on?

But junior devs get a lot of slack, they are allowed to make mistakes and to some extent it's up to the senior devs to anticipate and help with this. As a contractor you are not likely to get that kind of slack or help.

It took me a few years before I could develop robust and maintainable applications, I'm glad my contracting reputation is not solely based on my early efforts.

[cannon999]

With zero experience on your CV you will have a tough time getting even low paid contracts.

I'm not sure if you have read the subject. I have 2 years of experience and I am currently contracted with a client for a piece of development (though this is not a commercial contract, i.e. I don't have a company yet)

[diseasex]

So to sum this thread up : Do it or don't do it. Welcome to CUK

[rl4engc]

With zero experience on your CV you will have a tough time getting even low paid contracts.

Disagree. Firstly he's got some experience (he worked at a couple of IT firms), secondly for technical contracts all they are bothered about is "can you do the job" and that usually means looking at your last two contracts.

It's only for contracts in management, or any permie role that you need pages of tulip in your CV.

[Unix]

I'm not sure if you have read the subject. I have 2 years of experience and I am currently contracted with a client for a piece of development (though this is not a commercial contract, i.e. I don't have a company yet)

I read "straight out of uni" and assumed that meant no real world experience, my bad. Go for it you should get something

[MrMarkyMark]

It's only for contracts in management, or any permie role that you need pages of tulip in your CV.

Untrue. Some industries often like to see a longer CV, Investment Banking for one.

[northernladuk]

It's only for contracts in management, or any permie role that you need pages of tulip in your CV.

I disagree with that as well...

[DimPrawn]

You've got nothing to lose by trying.

Either:

A. You get a contract at the rate you are looking for. Success.

B. No takers, carry on with what you are doing. Fail

I reckon A is much more likely, so JFDI!

[MrMarkyMark]

You've got nothing to lose by trying.

Either:

A. You get a contract at the rate you are looking for. Success.

B. No takers, carry on with what you are doing. Fail

I reckon A is much more likely, so JFDI!

Shirely, you forgot option C? We have all had to start somewhere, haven't we lads

C. Go and take the laboring job with Andy W's mum.

I disagree with that as well...

Also, can depend on role, obviously.

[scooterscot]

Please call time on this thread.

It's clear the answer is a big fat 'NO', if its good money you're after.

Not long ago I met a 'consultant' as they called themselves after leaving graduating a year earlier. We're doomed I tell yeh.