Get Noticed as a Contractor

Master your core skills. (Stick to knitting principle). Please refer Pro Contract Jobs A-Z Strategy/ Roadmap for Contractors section for further details.

Learn communication and leadership and entrepreneurial skills.

Killer CV - Write a high impact targeted CV. Please refer Pro Contract Jobs Pro Killer CV section for further details.

Killer Interview - Learn great interview techniques. Please refer Pro Contract Jobs Pro Killer Interview section for further details.

Learn some sales, marketing and negotiation techniques and stay ahead.

Research your rate and negotiate well. Please refer Pro Contract Jobs A-Z Guide to Contract Rate Negotiation section for further details.

Be honest and nice to your clients, colleagues, suppliers, vendors and anyone who come across during your journey of contracting.

Get inspired, motivated and look for contacts that keep your stay motivated (You can find these contents in books, audiobooks and YouTube). Refer Pro Contract Jobs Get Motivate as a Contractor sections.

Set up a business phone number, business card and a website.

Network, network, network. Set up a well-maintained LinkedIn account and start collecting endorsements and recommendations.

Get the word out that you are looking for a contract work in your specialised area of business.

Find a mentor who contracted for more than 10 years. (well-seasoned contractor can share few tips to motivate yourself).

Share your CV and LinkedIn Profile with agencies and employers.

Be tenacious with the agencies. apply and call them daily.

Stay up-to-date with modern technologies and industry trends.

Get Memberships and professional accreditation.

Be responsive. Provide added value and always under promise and over deliver.

Build yourself a reputation by asking for feedbacks and recommendations from clients and agencies.

Have a marketing strategy for yourself.

Strive to improve yourself daily, set goals and post them somewhere you can see them. Please refer Pro Contract Jobs Tips for Staying Motivated as a Contractor section for further details.

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