Java/J2EE contract situation

[contractTopermie]

This is my first post so go easy on me. applied for close dozen roles and got one interview but messed it up big time (rate £400/day).searching from Jan. Never had more than 2 weeks bench time.

[d000hg]

This is my first post so go easy on me. applied for close dozen roles and got one interview but messed it up big time (rate £400/day).searching from Jan. Never had more than 2 weeks bench time.

Eh? You asked for £400 and get laughed at or were offered £400 and turned it down?

You don't ask a question either, what are you after? A shoulder to cry on?

[MPwannadecentincome]

Eh? You asked for £400 and get laughed at or were offered £400 and turned it down?

You don't ask a question either, what are you after? A shoulder to cry on?

that's the 'go easy' version - wait 'til the hardcore nutter add their comments

[Drewster]

This is my first post so go easy on me.

Ahhhhhh Bless....

applied for close dozen roles and got one interview but messed it up big time (rate £400/day)

Happy for you - a dozen roles worth applying for is OK

Sad for you - never good to know you've blown it at interview - but chalk it up to experience.

£400 per day - No comment (as I don't know if you consider that a good or bad rate - wether you blew it or not)

searching from Jan.

See above - a dozen worthwhile roles in <1month

Never had more than 2 weeks bench time.

Well obviously that only has meaning if we knew how long you had been contracting....

PS - Welcome on board the board.

[Cyberman]

Perhaps you should now live up to your name !!

[contractTopermie]

Apart from Java/J2EE, I have specialised skills like websphere portal server MQ broker and MQ/Tibco and banking/insurance background. I have been contracting close to 5 years. I do get calls for the roles across UK, but I am currently looking only london/M25 area due to my personal situation.Any suggestions to improve my chances in securing interview ?