You made it too easy.
Some extra questions:
- Similar distance, but what is the commuting time and mode of transport to each gig?
- Is the responsibility the same with each role?
- Is the authority the same with each role?
- Does each role use the same technical skills?
- Does one use newer versions than the other?
- Which role gives you the chance to learn new technical skills?
- Are both contracts IR35-proof?
- Does one look like a one-project-gig and the other like ongoing work?
- Which site has the best canteen / local shops / totty?
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Previously on "Help Me Make a Choice Part 2 - Duration vs CV"
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Thanks for the input, my gut said the Banking option but with people on the bench for extended periods, and 3 months dumping me out into the Christmas break then 6 months bird in the hand was a little tempting.
Good points on likely extensions and a sector that is recruiting.
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Originally posted by RichardCranium View PostAnother view: "You are only as good as your last contract". Which one will get you the next contract?
Personally, I think the banking one sounds like a good move because it gives you a sector that is recruiting.
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Another view: "You are only as good as your last contract". Which one will get you the next contract?
Personally, I think the banking one sounds like a good move because it gives you a sector that is recruiting.
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There are three things to think about on any contract.
Project. Location. Rate.
I'd take a chance on 1. Most contracts run and run, and it's unlikely you'll just do your three months without any extensions, unless you work in a very small niche.
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Help Me Make a Choice Part 2 - Duration vs CV
First off, long time lurker first time poster so Hi All, and thanks for the advice I have seen given to others which got me set up as Ltd and contracting IR35 clean early last year!
Faced with a choice of two roles, similar pay, role and distance so it's coming down to this:
1) Client - Large Bank
Duration: 3 Months
CV Tart Rating: 9/10
2) Client - Small Retail
Duration: 6 Months
CV Tart Rating: - 4/10
Due to a lack of financial experience and this sector being very difficult to get into, I am leaning towards option 1.
However 6 months work is very tempting in this market, although who knows with a contract role, they could both last 2 weeks before a rate cut or the chop
Who would choose duration to put the money in the bank, or the better CV role considering this will probably help out on every future application?Tags: None
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