Building Client Relationship

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Wobblyheed replied

19 May 2011, 19:28
Make sure you produce something in your first few weeks, ask questions and get yourself known as someone who gets things done with the minimum of fuss.

Definitely build relationships with the permies and gain their trust.

Don't...

be a twa t ,nick all the stationery or shag the HR Manager's missus (ok though if you don't get found out)
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jmo21 replied

19 May 2011, 08:55
Originally posted by v8gaz View Post

Yes, build that relationship. Do what needs done. Don't complain. Don't act like a permie.

Buy the beers. Be grateful for the contract. Do nothing that will p!55 the client off. It's much easier getting an extension than a new gig.

Yes, get to know the permies, one of them will be a hiring manager soon.

Connect with them on linkedin. Keep in touch after the gig, so they know when you are available.

This is your marketing. Adverts won't work, relationships will. Work at it.

WVS!
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v8gaz replied

19 May 2011, 08:23
Yes, build that relationship. Do what needs done. Don't complain. Don't act like a permie.

Buy the beers. Be grateful for the contract. Do nothing that will p!55 the client off. It's much easier getting an extension than a new gig.

Yes, get to know the permies, one of them will be a hiring manager soon.

Connect with them on linkedin. Keep in touch after the gig, so they know when you are available.

This is your marketing. Adverts won't work, relationships will. Work at it.
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stek replied

18 May 2011, 22:57
Originally posted by Wanderer View Post

Take them out to the pub and get a few rounds in!

Absolutely! Just don't enter into a discussion about how much you are getting paid.

And don't turn up on day one in an Aston Martin. Proper contractors drive Rover 800's or old Jags for much cheapness.

And keep the Aston in the heated garage for weekend trips to the Algarve.
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Wanderer replied

18 May 2011, 22:53
Originally posted by New2011 View Post

Its my first week in contracting. Its going ok. I would like you know any tips on building relationship between yourself and the client so I could secure an extension?

Take them out to the pub and get a few rounds in!

Originally posted by New2011 View Post

Furthermore is it good building relations with the clients employees?

Absolutely! Just don't enter into a discussion about how much you are getting paid.
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New2011 started a topic Building Client Relationship

18 May 2011, 22:04
Building Client Relationship

Its my first week in contracting. Its going ok. I would like you know any tips on building relationship between yourself and the client so I could secure an extension?

Furthermore is it good building relations with the clients employees?
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