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IT Contract Work Guides

Essential guides to finding IT Contracts - including how to deal with recruitment agencies, interview tips, how much can you earn as an IT Contractor and how to write a great IT Contractor CV.

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Contract Renewals - Should you ask for a contract rate increase?
Once you have been in a contract for a while, you may be offered a IT contract extension. How to tell if this is a good time to negotiate a contract rate increase.

IT Contractors vs. Permies - How to avoid conflict
Some irreverent tips to help new IT Contractors get on with their permanent colleagues.

IT Contractor rates remain static in final quarter of 2007
IT contract rates remained static during the final quarter of 2007, although there were apparent changes within regions and skill-sets

IT Contractor rates expected to rise during 2008
Most IT Contractors expect to see their rates rise by 5-10% over the coming year, according to new research.

Government should sort out muddled approach to contractors and agencies
The postponed implementation of the Agency Workers Directive should be used by the Government to sort out its contradictory approach to contractors and agencies according to a leading IT Contractor Accountant.

Agency Workers Directive - 250,000 jobs could be lost
The Government look set to fail in its resistance to the EU Agency Workers Directive, which could cost 250,000 private sector jobs in the UK if it goes ahead.

Recruitment Agencies - How to deal with them
Here are some ideas for getting the most out of your relationship with recruitment agencies.

IT Contractor Interviews - The Inside Track - Part Two
In Part II of our contractor interview series, we look at the DOING of a contract interview. In particular, your state of being before, during and after the interview.

IT Contractor Interviews - The Inside Track - Part One
Some contractors seem to have a golden touch when it comes to interviews. Others have to go through several interviews to land the contract. Here's the inside track to success.

IT Contractor Interview Tips
The interview is a crucial step in your quest for that next contract and every care should be made to ensure that you impress.

Invoicing Clients - Advice + Template
How to prepare an invoice for IT contract services provided to a client. What to include on the invoice, plus a free sample invoice template.

Top 10 Tips to Succeed as an IT Contractor
Ten tips to IT contractor success: From having the right skills, to gaining contract renewals, and keeping on the right side of IR35 and the tax man.

10 Classic IT Contractor CV Mistakes
How not to write a decent IT contractor CV - bad layout, content and presentation will ensure you will not be called up for an interview!

How to find IT Contract work
Once you've made the decision to become a contractor, the next step is to find your first contract. You'll need to market yourself to potential clients.

How much will you earn as an IT Contractor?
How to find out how much you can earn as an IT contractor, as well as the general strength of the IT contracting market.

How to write a good IT Contractor CV
How to write the perfect CV. 5 Top tips for penning the perfect IT contractor CV, and a suggested CV layout for freelancers