...ooh, finance is looking bad chum I'm afraid.
Banks are looking to consolidate and reduce staff. One bank's department now not be taking on UK contractors, for example.
The public sector looks much better, I would go there.
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Reply to: Getting a new contracts seems a bit slow
Collapse
You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
- You are not logged in. If you are already registered, fill in the form below to log in, or follow the "Sign Up" link to register a new account.
- You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
- If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
Logging in...
Previously on "Getting a new contracts seems a bit slow"
Collapse
-
Guest replied
-
Guest repliedUnless you are very new to those skillsets (or lost somewhere in the boonies) would say underpriceing yourself, as mentioned above it's generally easyer to get a contract if you price yourself middle or high end of the range.
1) Clients (often foolishly) believe they get what they pay for, quote yourself at a @#%$ rate, they think they are getting @#%$, charge top dollar and they think they are getting gods gift to computing
They want you to quote high so they can talk you down to a @#%$ rate and feel like they are getting a bargin.
2) Agents perfer you to be chargeing higher, for them 20% of £45 is better than 20% of £25, thus if someone with similar skillsets is chargeing higher (but still, with agencys margin on top, within the clients expectations) your cv will magiclly "vanish"
Leave a comment:
-
Guest repliedYes finance
I’ve worked for banks, loans sharks, on-line share traders over the past few years and have some good household names under my belt but still no luck.
A Friend of mine says the same thing and he started looking about 3 months ago
"Bottom feeders" you say, well maybe but after 6 weeks looking what would you do ?
Leave a comment:
-
Guest repliedMmmmmm. Bottom feeders.
Ps Edited cos I spelt Mmmmm wrong.
Leave a comment:
-
Guest repliedVB, C# , ASP
Finance?
<toot><toot>NHS?
Leave a comment:
-
Guest repliedIt might just be that it's holiday season, or something. Try reinventing yourself with a more powerful CV and move up the food chain. There's a lot of bottom feeders and it's often easier to look for £40/hr and get a contract. Strange but true.
Leave a comment:
-
Guest repliedAnywhere and I’m looking for £25 ph which is a lot less than I have been on
Tell me it's not just me, have i lost it or something
Leave a comment:
-
Guest repliedWhere and how much are you looking for?
Leave a comment:
-
Guest started a topic Getting a new contracts seems a bit slowGetting a new contracts seems a bit slow
Is it just me getting a bit old or something but I’ve been looking for a new contract using VB, C# , ASP for the past 6 weeks and I’ve still not got a job.8)
Last time I wanted a new contract it only took me a week to find one.
I’m beginning to think these agents are only after new contacts from past employers to plug them for workTags: None
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Leave a comment: