Security clearance guide for IT contractors
What is security clearance, and why is it required for certain Government IT contract roles? Read more
Working as a contractor, freelancer, or consultant
Essential guides to finding and working on projects – including how to deal with agencies, interviews, and finding contract and freelance work.
- How factors determine how much contractors earn?
- Security clearance – why some roles are a ‘closed shop’ to many
- Dealing with recruitment agencies
- Guide to dealing with timesheets and raising invoices
- How to find contract work – job sites, and networking
- Interviews – why preparation is the key to success
- How to write the killer contractor CV
- How to avoid potential conflict with ‘permies’
What recruiters want to see on an IT contractor’s CV
Clients and agents need to recruit people who can join a project and get on with the job from day one. Accordingly, contractors’ CVs need to be to-the-point and accessible. Read more
IT Contractors – How to build a good LinkedIn profile
How to build up a strong LinkedIn profile to market yourself as a contractor, and use the power of the social network to find new opportunities. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
What are the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR)?
The principal aim of the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) is for temporary agency workers to be given the same basic working rights as other employees after 12 weeks on an assignment. Read more
AWR – What is the Swedish derogation model?
Following the implementation of the AWR in October 2011, we look at the ‘Swedish derogation model’ as a potential solution for umbrella companies. Read more
Bribery Act 2010 – How contractors and recruitment agents are affected
The Bribery Act 2010 will come into force on 1st July 2011. Could referral fees paid by service providers to recruitment agents be caught by the new rules? Read more
5 things to watch out for when starting a new IT contract
Some typical scenarios you might encounter when starting a new contract assignment, and how best to deal with them. Read more
The benefits of LinkedIn for IT contractors
Why LinkedIn can benefit IT contractors and provide a low-maintenance way of keeping potential sources of contract work warm. Read more