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GDPR
GDPR Training GDPR Training Has anyone done any or thinking of doing GDPR training (i.e. to get some knowledge and get a contract role which is asking for GDPR experience)? Is it a good idea of bad???- jas
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- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Contract Job Market
Hi All, This post is aimed at those looking for a new contract role and their experiences. 1 - How are you finding the contract job market right now (busy, quiet, responsive to you, etc). Ive been looking for PMO contract work since April and apart from some very short term stints in between...- jas
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Help finding next Contract
Thanks. I recognise networking is the way to go. I have been to some events which weren't very relevant and some that were more. Can anyone advice on the best expo's, networking opportunities out there? (location not a problem as long as they work) Thanks, Jas- jas
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Help finding next Contract
Hi All, Im not exactly new to contracting - been doing it for 10 years, mainly central Government experience, some blue chip clients doing PMO/Lead type work. I finished my last role about 5 weeks ago. I see a lot of positions advertised, apply and proactively chase agencies. 9 times out of 10...- jas
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Where am I going wrong - help finding a new contract
Yes I do have more than one version of my CV, also quite specific in terms of what I have achieved in my roles. Unix - You have been contracting for 8 years but your last contract was over 4 years, you are a pseudo permie not a contractor. Do you have a lot of big names on your CV or does it...- jas
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Where am I going wrong - help finding a new contract
Understood, but how do you learn experience in the first place. Also where it comes to saying I am a quick learner or I can pick up the skills/experience in the role I have tried this many times and it still seems to fall at the point that they are looking for someone with the experience...- jas
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Where am I going wrong - help finding a new contract
Hello all, I would appreciate any advice as to how I can improve my chances of securing a new contract. I am unsure where I am going wrong with what I am doing. I have been out of contract for nearly 6 months and now open to permanent work as well. My experience is roughly 9 years working on...- jas
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On the bench!
Hello all. I wanted to get an idea from others in a similar situation to me and share my somewhat frustration at landing a new contract. I completed my last assignment just before Christmas 2014 and have since been looking for a new role. My search started convincingly but had since somewhat...- jas
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Residential Mortgage v buy to let mortgage
Hello, I was looking to get some advice from those that have been in a similar situation. Firstly, I have a house that has been rented out for the last 5 years. How much of a risk would it be to me if this was on a residential mortgage? Would the mortgage provider NEED to really know about...- jas
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- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Security clearance!!!
Clearance! Clearance! Thanks for that..its a little annoying as had another call my skills are very suited to the role. I am beginning to think however that these "restrictions" of it being an urgent requirement blah blah are just created by the agency as from past experience I know clients...- jas
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Security clearance!!!
I dont know if anyone has come across this situation but here it goes anyway.. I am currently security cleared to SC level but this has lapsed has it has not been used over the last 12 months. Over the last few weeks I have had calls for cleared roles and have been rejected purely due to...- jas
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Project Management Training Courses
I am currently looking to update my professional qualifications by looking at taking well reputed project management training courses. I have got my PRINCE2 Foudation and Pracitioner but was wandering whether any expeirenced project managers on this site could give me advice on ones which are...- jas
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Help!
Since my original posting I have re negotiated my rate and this covers the travel expenses. Like one of the previous replies I have looked at buying a monthly travelcard. Done the maths and it now does not seem bad as first.... admittedly I have accepted a lower rate for London but wanted to...- jas
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Help!
Hoping that someone on this site may be able to help me? I have just agreed my first contract start date for 26th Nov in London and am looking at umbrella companies. However as I live in the Midlands I will be initially commuting by train daily to London. This will not be cheap as when I went...- jas
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Sarting new contract
Do I need to set up my ltd company before I start searching and applying for my first contract or can I do this as and when I feel is right? Jas- jas
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