Contractors taking time off

[Scorp1]

I've had a couple of breaks of 3-6 months with no problem. Probably best to start looking after 4-5 months and then it won't appear as much of a gap.

Same here, the roles were contracting at the time and the next employer gave me a contract role. I'm not sure what the outcome would be being interviewed with a perm.employer maybe they would have asked a few questions about the various past contract roles.

[BlasterBates]

Same here, the roles were contracting at the time and the next employer gave me a contract role. I'm not sure what the outcome would be being interviewed with a perm.employer maybe they would have asked a few questions about the various past contract roles.

I went perm after a 6 month break and they didn't bat an eye lid. They were very focused on my experience and the results of interview tests.

[Scorp1]

I went perm after a 6 month break and they didn't bat an eye lid. They were very focused on my experience and the results of interview tests.

That's what I found, I brought a lot of experience to the table along with self funded qualifications. They couldn't say anything. It's a gutter though taking a perm job as I find they are less money, all of a sudden a load of contract jobs come along with a bloody good hourly rate !

[TheDude]

I suspect you will limit the pool of available clients if you make it clear you only wish to work 6 months a year.