What rate to go for

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Mephisto replied

17 December 2010, 10:39
Originally posted by cojak View Post

This is the site to look at:

IT Jobs Watch, Tracking the IT Job Market

As for going in high or low, I went in low in order to break into my area of contracting but it depends on supply and demand in your area really.

I worry that so many 'job titles' on that site have become generic and used and abused incorrectly by ClientCo/Agencys

I am working in change and release at current ClientCo yet i'm actually classed (and paid) as a Project Manager due to the weird hierarchy setup here
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ratewhore replied

17 December 2010, 09:09
Originally posted by cojak View Post

IT Jobs Watch, Tracking the IT Job Market

Working in infosec, I have never found that site accurate at all...
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redgiant replied

14 December 2010, 18:52
Originally posted by swamp View Post

£1 less than "no".

I am imagining Bruce’s Price is Right when it comes to the interview

That IT Jobs Watch site is just what I was looking for thanks cojak ... shame it doesn't have the average rate per industry for each job title though.
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swamp replied

14 December 2010, 18:35
£1 less than "no".
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Fred Bloggs replied

14 December 2010, 18:34
Sometimes you can be surprised. I went for current gig at top dollar, double my last rate. And I got it because I had the exact skill set the client wanted when we met for a talk about the role. Don't undersell yourself, but as a first timer I can understand why you'd do a lower rate. Go with your gut feel is the best advice but always be prepared to not win the job and move on, it's what we do. Good luck.
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cojak replied

14 December 2010, 18:28
This is the site to look at:

IT Jobs Watch, Tracking the IT Job Market

As for going in high or low, I went in low in order to break into my area of contracting but it depends on supply and demand in your area really.
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redgiant started a topic What rate to go for

14 December 2010, 18:08
What rate to go for

I am new to contracting (and new to this board) and was wondering if there is a site out there that shows what the average rates are for a skill in an industry? I have over six years experience as a technical PM and PMO and am London based so was looking for some of reference for advertised roles that don't specify rates.

Also what advice would you give if the application form states the client's (central government) maximum rate - Would you shoot for the maximum or go for something lower hoping to undercut the competition?
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