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rocktronAMP
Fingers like lightning
Last Activity: Yesterday, 17:41
Joined: 8 June 2007
Location: London, UK
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  • rocktronAMP
    replied to State of the Market
    I am not at all worried, afterall I have my new SC and I am contracting. My thoughts were for people who are considering SC roles not to be put off at the first fence. Have a great weekend....
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  • rocktronAMP
    replied to State of the Market
    Consultancies / recruitment agents see existing SC as a benefit. If you are good, wanted, they will sponsor new SC for a sought after role / skill, especially if they have already won a massive SOW (Statement of Work) engagement.

    TLDR: Take SCREENSHOTS of all the wizard steps in your SC...
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  • rocktronAMP
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    Congratulations Schmui! Thank ***k for that! 2026!!! Finally it happened I am very pleased for you. Is that two offers? One perm, one contract.

    If the contract length is 12 months then easy decision take it, or consider 6 months and an extension, plus the contract means you gain...
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    Last edited by rocktronAMP; 30 January 2026, 09:42.

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  • rocktronAMP
    replied to State of the Market
    It worth getting a role that will take you on to SC check, because the expiration date can be 7 to 10 years into the future (2032 - 2036!), which is very handy for moving around the public sector. Sure it is PITA because you probably will not work within Live data / production / sensitive case work...
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    Last edited by rocktronAMP; 21 January 2026, 18:49.

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