I think it can help if you have a long contract at a particular firm on your CV. It indicates the company found you helpful and didn't want to ditch you at the first opportunity. Many '3 months+' gigs use the initial 3 months as a trial period. However the converse is not true, a short stint doesn't mean you weren't any good, it just means it was a short stint.
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Originally posted by zeitghostThere must be something in the air...Comment
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Originally posted by axonrgThanks everyone, you've all been really helpfulHow fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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Originally posted by axonrgThanks everyone, you've all been really helpful
has this ever happened before?Comment
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Originally posted by axonrgHi All,
First time poster, so please be gentle
I'm in the middle of a 3 month contract which I'm NOT keen to renew (if offered). The problem is that I'm not sure how a mere 3 month stint at one company would look on my CV? My previous contracts have lasted 6-18 months.
Would a mere 3 month stint look bad and should I look to renew for at least another 3 months, or do employers care less about this for contractors? What are people's experiences?
This is further complicated by the fact that I've just taken a year long career break to go travelling.
4 monther, 3 monther, it really doesnt matter.
Im currently on a 12 monther, all that really matters is the big names and big projects and big cash.Comment
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Originally posted by axonrgHi All,
First time poster, so please be gentle
I'm in the middle of a 3 month contract which I'm NOT keen to renew (if offered). The problem is that I'm not sure how a mere 3 month stint at one company would look on my CV? My previous contracts have lasted 6-18 months.
Would a mere 3 month stint look bad and should I look to renew for at least another 3 months, or do employers care less about this for contractors? What are people's experiences?
This is further complicated by the fact that I've just taken a year long career break to go travelling.
NEXT.Comment
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Originally posted by el dudermate, i came back from a year off, and worked a few short term contracts.
4 monther, 3 monther, it really doesnt matter.
Im currently on a 12 monther, all that really matters is the big names and big projects and big cash.Comment
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