IT Contractor Job News

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 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.

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.

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?

Smart technology could signal the end for traditional contractor CVs
A leading job board has revealed the main CV mistakes made by IT professionals, and suggests that augmented reality (AR) CVs may help contractors show off their skills more favourably when applying for new roles.

Give your contracting business a professional image
Why creating a professional image for yourself is essential to a successful contracting career, and how to impress potential clients.

Should I take a permanent role or wait for the contract market to improve?
For many contractors, the very thought of having to take a permanent role again is usually enough encouragement to try extra hard to find work when out of contract. But what do you do when the contract market for your skills has dried up?