Be a Pro Contractor

Some reports say an average recruiter looks about 750 CVs to generate 250 phone calls, to get 150 conversations, to put forward 15 CVs, to gain three interviews, to finally place one candidate.

Contract interview is generally one stage or maximum 2 stage process (1 x Telephone interview + 1 x Face to Face interview). Permanent interviews can take weeks, sometimes months and can take up to 3 months to land a job.

How do you stay in the game as a contractor? Below are the key points, Master your core skills. (Stick to knitting principle). Please refer Pro Contract Jobs A-Z Strategy/ Roadmap for Contractors section for further details.

Contracting is all about clients buying your skills and experience for short term for a higher rate. They don’t have an objective to develop you, train you or babysit you. You are joining the team to shed a light and drive their solutions.

Contractors enjoy a greater earning power compared to permanent staff but there are also pros and cons you need to consider if you want to move from a permie job to contracting.

Contractors who generally based in South East can earn minimum 3 times the average of UK wage. The highest earners are in Central London and the City of London where nearly 20,

Remember why you became a contractor in the first place. You have obviously looked at the options of pros and cons of contract. Take some holidays and spend time

You should consider going contracting if you want to work from home (WFH) or a remote Location (WFR). The number of Britons working from home have escalated since 1998 by 18 percent annually, according to the Department of Trade and Industry

Below are top tips to help contractors negotiate and secure that elusive premium, How to negotiate a rate when you are on a contract? Have an exit strategy You need to make a decision and prepare yourself if the client doesn’t give you a contract rate. (decide whether to stay or go).

If you need advice on tax-related issues we recommend you speak to an accountant. There is advice available on the internet but it is always best to speak to an expert. Below are the bare

Setting up and running a limited company, where you become a director and the sole shareholder, is the most tax efficient way of contracting and has a number of advantages.

As a contractor insurance is always a serious consideration and should take a high priority on your “hit list”. It is important to make sure that you have the right insurance policy with