First contract interview on Wednesday!

[Jawz]

One thing, do I mention rates at all?

NO!

[The Lone Gunman]

One thing, do I mention rates at all?

That depends if the agent has told you not too or not.
Normaly it is part of your (and usualy the clients) agreement with the agent not to disclose/discuss rates.
If this is not the case then you are at liberty to mention whatever you like.

[Rantor]

I had an interview once and I had the worst hangover. I had been drinking cheap white wine all night 4 hours sleep no food, it was a hot humid day and I was sweating like a nervous rapist. I got into the interview (3 people) and the room started to move, the floor seemed to slant down away from me. Very wierd, so yeah don't get munted the night before.

Absolutely, its much better to neck a cheeky wee quarter bottle just before you go in for the interview - gets rid of any nerves and shows the real you in the best possible light.

[Bluebird]

agree with most of this, in my experience the best answers are:

Yes, I can do that - this is an example of where I did it and how I did it.

[Bagpuss]

I think you'll be suprised - I find contract interviews a breeze. "Do you know your stuff?" "Yes" "You're hired".

Where as permie jobs - they make you jump through hoops for those!

Just be confident, keen, keep eye contact and smile. And if they're one of these "casual dress" places, then be very laid back too.

You'll be great - good luck!!

I find no difference in level of difficulty at interviews, mind you, you work for the public sector don't you Sally? and everyone knows they haven't a clue what they are doing.

[Benny]

... don't forget the 'Contractors handshake' - basically tickle their palm with your middle finger whilst shaking hands... it's based on a masonic ritual and all the employers expect it HTH

[SallyAnne]

I find no difference in level of difficulty at interviews, mind you, you work for the public sector don't you Sally? and everyone knows they haven't a clue what they are doing.

I dont "work for the public sector" you cheeky fecker!

[Churchill]

... don't forget the 'Contractors handshake' - basically tickle their palm with your middle finger whilst shaking hands... it's based on a masonic ritual and all the employers expect it HTH

Blackfriars Bridge awaits!

[Bagpuss]

I dont "work for the public sector" you cheeky fecker!

You said before you work mainly for the public sector.

[kramer]

i think its common to just say you are "in the public sector"... using the term work implies all kinds of things!!!

HTH