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Yes in July seemed like the market was hot. I did a search on job serve today and didn't look too bad, but you only really know once you start contacting the agents.
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Market in general - Jobserve is looking dire so far this month!
No agency calls at all today.. first one in a while
For some reason in July when I didn't yet need a new contract I was beating agents away with a stick
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<pointless unnecessary sexism>Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View PostThe 'chap', Meredith Whitney, is a chapess.
Actually, she is quite good.
Yeah, I guess I would after a couple of pints.
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That's US news.Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostAny noticeable slowdown in Finance yet?
80,000 Investment Banking Jobs May Go In Next 18 Months :: Business News :: Here Is The City News :: The Latest Business & Financial Markets News And Views
London is booming. No shortage of £800 a day .NET contracts here.
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The 'chap', Meredith Whitney, is a chapess.Originally posted by swamp View PostThe chap is an uber-analyst. Must be right.
Actually, she is quite good.
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I'll let you know mid-October.Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostAny noticeable slowdown in Finance yet?
80,000 Investment Banking Jobs May Go In Next 18 Months :: Business News :: Here Is The City News :: The Latest Business & Financial Markets News And Views
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Contractor Market.Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostAny noticeable slowdown in Finance yet?
80,000 Investment Banking Jobs May Go In Next 18 Months :: Business News :: Here Is The City News :: The Latest Business & Financial Markets News And Views
I bet you don't get many of them to the pound!
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The Contractor Market
Any noticeable slowdown in Finance yet?
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