We need to pressure clients more for remote working

[courtg9000]

I didn't even send a CV for this role. I sent a one-pager on how I think they should migrate their existing ERP to S/4HANA and what the common issues are on that migration path within their industry. There was a link to my linkedin profile at the bottom of the page, maybe that counts as a CV?

There's a reason I won the role above everyone else that applied and part of that was me not sending a tulipty permie looking CV (probably what yours looks like).

In a bear market, I can't believe you're advocating for NOT learning how to sell. You're supposed to be a vendor, act like one.

Oh I know how to sell my fine friend. Not just My services as a contractor. Lets take a look at what I have sold in the past, cars (Ford's), IT Hardware, boats, recruitment, a recruitment company, a few pubs and hotels and quite a few other businesses, advertising, and services to the UHNWI community.

My cv's have always taken into account what the client is buying and thus targeted accordingly. I haven't actually needed a CV since 2013 as all my work since then has come via word of mouth referrals and references.

[mudskipper]

If the role can be done 100% remotely, it can be done offshore.

[SueEllen]

If the role can be done 100% remotely, it can be done offshore.

Not always.

There are sometimes data/security requirements which means the role can only be done in the UK using UK based network/internet connections.

Also one of my last clients tried that e.g. got rid of "expensive" UK contractors. They then found there were not enough people with the skills they wanted in cheaper European countries. They were also having issues with worker behaviour plus the infrastructure in some other countries. This meant they had to hire some "expensive" UK contractors after getting rid of some 6 months earlier...

[DrewG]

If the role can be done 100% remotely, it can be done offshore.

Many clients want their senior technology positions to be filled by people who are a "cultural fit" so that helps.

Also, try putting out an ad in India then wading through 400 applicants, most of which can't do what you need them to do.

[DoctorStrangelove]

I suspect the assembled congregation would much prefer Bob Showaddiwaddi.

It's just a feeling. . Specifically in General, like.

[JustKeepSwimming]

IME offshoring is a brilliant idea of some senior director to cut costs, gets big bonus and legs it before tulip hits the fan.

I've had two instances with Indian's fronting. Ie the person that was interviewed was not the person who turned up to do the job. The first time I literally thought I was going crazy because the colleague who sat in the interview thought it was the same person (it wasn't). The second time and it was comical how different they looked. HR had no idea how to deal with it.

[vetran]

Many clients want their senior technology positions to be filled by people who are a "cultural fit" so that helps.

Also, try putting out an ad in India then wading through 400 applicants, most of which can't do what you need them to do.

Apparently that is an issue in the UK pesky workers want minimum wage and fair employment practices.

[milanbenes]

I didn't even send a CV for this role. I sent a one-pager on how I think they should migrate their existing ERP to S/4HANA and what the common issues are on that migration path within their industry. There was a link to my linkedin profile at the bottom of the page, maybe that counts as a CV?

There's a reason I won the role above everyone else that applied and part of that was me not sending a tulipty permie looking CV (probably what yours looks like).

In a bear market, I can't believe you're advocating for NOT learning how to sell. You're supposed to be a vendor, act like one.

Drew it looks like we are in the same business

My phone is red hot

Milan.

[dsc]

Also one of my last clients tried that e.g. got rid of "expensive" UK contractors. They then found there were not enough people with the skills they wanted in cheaper European countries. They were also having issues with worker behaviour plus the infrastructure in some other countries. This meant they had to hire some "expensive" UK contractors after getting rid of some 6 months earlier...

Clearly the cocked up the hiring process and got some inexperienced people. What were the issues with worker behaviour?

[DoctorStrangelove]

Drew it looks like we are in the same business

My phone is red hot

Milan.

Is it one of those self combusting batphones like the Samsung Galaxy?

Throw it in a bucket of water, quick.