...but of course the xmas & end of year wind down will start then...
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If you're in work and you ask an agent, they will tell you how buoyant the market is.
The day you are looking for a new contract is the day that *suddenly* the market is really quiet, but the agent has a lot in the pipeline which should be coming through in 2-3months...…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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I am panicking a bit, as finished before xmas and now still not got a contract interview but been supposedly put forward by pimps for at least 20 roles!!
I've never had this...in the past, get put forward for about 3 or 4 roles, get on average two interviews, nail one or both and away I go...
and my CV is better then before with more experience and more qualifications!!
the warchest is good for a year, but I am stressing out a bit...
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To paraphrase Prince Charles 'what is it you do'?Originally posted by wantacontract View PostI am panicking a bit, as finished before xmas and now still not got a contract interview but been supposedly put forward by pimps for at least 20 roles!!
I've never had this...in the past, get put forward for about 3 or 4 roles, get on average two interviews, nail one or both and away I go...
and my CV is better then before with more experience and more qualifications!!
the warchest is good for a year, but I am stressing out a bit...
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No. It's White Hot.*Originally posted by garethevans1986 View PostAnybody else finding the current market a bit slow?
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project management....infrastructure....Originally posted by SlipTheJab View PostTo paraphrase Prince Charles 'what is it you do'?Comment
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