Preparing to Find a Contract

This is step 3 of our guide Contracting in the UK.

A well targeted high impact CV is essential to get you noticed by agents. Make sure you target your CV directly to each contract application.

For more information see our dedicated section to CV writing which contains many articles, examples and CV templates.

Rate discussions will start at the application stage, so make sure you determine your own market rate before entering the market.

After you have done your preparation it is time to hit the market, make some applications and secure yourself a contract interview.


Step 4: Finding and applying for contract positions applying for contract positions


  
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