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update linked-in to show as being available, upload cv to jobs boards, email previous client managers to let them know of availability, put mobile phone in camelbak, and go out for a ride on my mountain bike and continue riding until the phone rings ... sometimes it takes a few weeks, but I like riding and enjoy the break
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If you are actually a contractor and run a business and therefore your job now is to sell your business services.
So forget being what you were and put in your salesman hat.
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Do a search. Use Google. There have been many threads on this in the past month.
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Hi mate please see my sig we have many roles for you, can only do up to 850/day atm though so if that's too low will have to get back to you
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Have you tried going out into the street and offering your services?
Sure fire winner that one.
qh
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Originally posted by woohoo View PostPlay hard to get, let the gigs find you.
Take this advice and watch the money roll in.
Works for NWP2C. Apparently.
qh
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Originally posted by woohoo View PostPlay hard to get, let the gigs find you.
Take this advice and watch the JSA payments.
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1. Contact former clients directly - unless you only have 0-1 former clients.
2. Don't limit yourself to one geographic location - unless you are a permie in disguise.
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Originally posted by Quiuse View PostHey everyone,
I am trying to see what's everyone's experience on finding a new contract in London. I've been on the bench for about a month now, and have tried the following methods:
1) Applying on jobserve, jobsite, indeed
2) Tailor my CV for every position
3) Follow up with the agents on the same or next day
Has anyone else tried any other channels? Has anyone tried reaching out via Linkedin or tried using new method of finding a contract?a
I am trying to see whether I've exhausted all of my options...
Thanks for everyone's contribution in advance
The fact that I'm nearly 55 does not deter me in the least, I'm going to reintroduce the tittylining technique.....
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Originally posted by Quiuse View PostHey everyone,
I am trying to see what's everyone's experience on finding a new contract in London. I've been on the bench for about a month now, and have tried the following methods:
1) Applying on jobserve, jobsite, indeed
2) Tailor my CV for every position
3) Follow up with the agents on the same or next day
Has anyone else tried any other channels? Has anyone tried reaching out via Linkedin or tried using new method of finding a contract?a
I am trying to see whether I've exhausted all of my options...
Thanks for everyone's contribution in advance
Take this advice and watch the money roll in.
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Originally posted by Wilmslow View PostHi – LinkedIn can be useful – do you get LinkedIn job matches?
One thing that I have found effective is to make a slight change onto your Jobserve CV – slight number change in the content and the document name and to re-upload it every week. This will get onto the pimps screens as an updated CV and be more visible.
When you see a role on Jobserve what do you do? Just click and wait? For roles I am interested in I wait an hour then call the agent to discuss. No phone number? Look up the company phone number using google.
How long have you been looking? What is your skillset? Are you currently contracting or a permie looking to jump ship?
As for Linkedin i find it is mostly perm roles, rather than contract and even if the role has a contract word in it, when you click on it, it says permanent job type.
I've been looking for a month now.
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Originally posted by Quiuse View PostHey everyone,
I am trying to see what's everyone's experience on finding a new contract in London. I've been on the bench for about a month now, and have tried the following methods:
1) Applying on jobserve, jobsite, indeed
2) Tailor my CV for every position
3) Follow up with the agents on the same or next day
Has anyone else tried any other channels? Has anyone tried reaching out via Linkedin or tried using new method of finding a contract?a
I am trying to see whether I've exhausted all of my options...
Thanks for everyone's contribution in advance
One thing that I have found effective is to make a slight change onto your Jobserve CV – slight number change in the content and the document name and to re-upload it every week. This will get onto the pimps screens as an updated CV and be more visible.
When you see a role on Jobserve what do you do? Just click and wait? For roles I am interested in I wait an hour then call the agent to discuss. No phone number? Look up the company phone number using google.
How long have you been looking? What is your skillset? Are you currently contracting or a permie looking to jump ship?
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Ways to find a new contract
Hey everyone,
I am trying to see what's everyone's experience on finding a new contract in London. I've been on the bench for about a month now, and have tried the following methods:
1) Applying on jobserve, jobsite, indeed
2) Tailor my CV for every position
3) Follow up with the agents on the same or next day
Has anyone else tried any other channels? Has anyone tried reaching out via Linkedin or tried using new method of finding a contract?a
I am trying to see whether I've exhausted all of my options...
Thanks for everyone's contribution in advanceTags: None
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