Security clearance guide for IT contractors
What is security clearance, and why is it required for certain Government IT contract roles? Read more
Essential guides to finding and working on projects – including how to deal with agencies, interviews, and finding contract and freelance work.
What is security clearance, and why is it required for certain Government IT contract roles? Read more
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
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 put together an impressive contractor CV, and why you should take time to tailor your CV to each role you apply for. Read more
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
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
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
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
Some typical scenarios you might encounter when starting a new contract assignment, and how best to deal with them. Read more
Why LinkedIn can benefit IT contractors and provide a low-maintenance way of keeping potential sources of contract work warm. Read more