IT Contractor Jobs - Finding IT Contract Work

The benefits of having a website for your contracting business
Having a business website has a number of benefits for contractors, and given the low cost of entry, there isn't really an excuse not to have one these days.

Evolution and Revolution - A decade in the recruitment markets
Craig Coverman takes a look at how the staffing industry has changed over the past decade, in the wake of globalisation, social media, IR35 and the AWR.

Is Twitter a good source of new contract opportunities?
A study into the social media habits of recruiters and job seekers has been released this week. It suggests that Twitter could be the next big thing for job hunters.

The importance of networking for career IT contractors
With dozens of applicants applying for many IT contract roles, networking has never been more important for career contractors.

How to give your contracting CV a makeover
How to put together an impressive contractor CV, and why you should take time to tailor your CV to each role you apply for.

Can the colour of your clothes give you the edge at an interview?
Everybody knows how important it is to dress smartly when you are meeting a client for the first time or attending an interview, but could the colour of your clothes really give you the edge?

Why upgrading your contract skills is the only option
Why it is important to upgrade your skills when competition for the best IT contracts is tough.

The 6 simple questions you should have asked your agent
Some important questions you should ask recruitment agencies when applying for contractor roles.

8 legendary recruitment agency tricks to be aware of
Some handy tips for contractors on how to deal with recruitment agents, and how to spot some of the classic tricks of the hiring game.

Top 20 contract rate negotiation tips
If you are about to start a new contract, or if you're coming up for renewal, these tips may come in handy to help you maximise your earning potential, while keeping on the right side of your agent and end-client.

Security clearance guide for IT contractors
What is security clearance, and why is it required for certain Government IT contract roles?

Report: Security clearance contracts still a closed shop for non-cleared contractors
A new report highlights the continuing problems contractors face in applying for security cleared roles, and suggests how the process could be improved.

Contract interim managers - tips for success
Here are 8 key factors for successful interim managers, provided by Dr Jaap Schaveling.

What do recruiters want to see on an IT contractor's CV
Recruiters of IT contractors need to recruit people who can join a project and get on with the job rapidly. Accordingly, contractor CVs need to be to-the-point and accessible.

Bribery Act 2010 - How contractors and recruitment agents are affected
The Bribery Act 2010 will come into force on 1st July 2011. Although reasonable corporate hospitality will be excluded from the regulations, could referral fees paid by service providers to recruitment agents be caught by the new rules?