Space on bench ?

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Joe Bloque replied

5 June 2009, 11:46
I'd be booking my place on bench in 3 weeks time. I live close to London, so travelling there isn't a problem but Agents can take a p1ss if i jump the gun. Better not to advertise your CV but apply selectively - thats what i plan to do.
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denver2k replied

5 June 2009, 09:51
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

I'd wait, then go on holiday next month, relax and enjoy life, get refreshed and then look.

Thats what i might end up doing

Originally posted by MrMark View Post

Depends on your skill set surely? If they're fairly unique (and it fits to the project timescale) a half decent client would be prepared to wait for the right candidate. If you don't apply, you may miss out on a plum role.

My skillset is not specifically unique.....loads of developers around already.

I may start applying but the problem is that im stuck in scotland (for this gig) and most jobs in my domain are back in London. Taking a day off in a dying contract and fly back to London for an interview wouldnt be financially ideal. I also observed these days companies are conducting too many round of interviews even for Contractors.
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Amiga500 replied

5 June 2009, 09:44
Originally posted by MrMark View Post

Depends on your skill set surely? If they're fairly unique (and it fits to the project timescale) a half decent client would be prepared to wait for the right candidate. If you don't apply, you may miss out on a plum role.

Shirley
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MrMark replied

5 June 2009, 09:20
Depends on your skill set surely? If they're fairly unique (and it fits to the project timescale) a half decent client would be prepared to wait for the right candidate. If you don't apply, you may miss out on a plum role.
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DimPrawn replied

5 June 2009, 09:16
I'd wait, then go on holiday next month, relax and enjoy life, get refreshed and then look.
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denver2k started a topic Space on bench ?

5 June 2009, 09:15
Space on bench ?

This gig is expiring end of the month. It was 3 months extension of my initial 6 months contract.

Last night, I sent an email to ClientCo. manager asking whats the situation ? He replied Its "more than likely" not to be renewed... and will have a meeting at some point today.

Iv also got holidays planned for next month, which is good.

But Im just confused, shall i start applying now because even if i manage to get interviews this month, Will they (employer/clientCo ) wait for a month?
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