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Securing contracts by adding your CV to job boards
Job boards are increasingly dominating the recruitment sector, providing contractors with an effective way of getting CVs in front of more agents.
�ns and all kinds of work opportunities, including contracts, and is used by recruiters to publicise their nee� �t, including job boards that focus on advertising contract opportunities. What goes in an online CV? At the�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Tue, 11 Nov 2008

Contracting direct with the client: advantages and disadvantages
Although most contracts are available only via agents, some contractors can work for the client direct, with both advantages and disadvantages.
�side risk that the direct relationship can bring. Contracting direct is not for every contractor, as good agent� �oy great benefits, such as much more control over contracts. However, there are pitfalls, and not being paid� �Contractors who have the opportunity to contract direct with their clients can enjoy great benefit�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Mon, 09 Feb 2009

Contractors opting out of the Conduct of Employment Regulations: where do they stand?
Timing is everything when it comes to opting out of the Conduct of Employment Regulations. But in most cases opting out is the best course of action.
�ng out makes sense Contractors who work through a contracting limited company are not the kind of vulnerable ag� �e contractor fails to sign the opt-out before the contract starts, this invalidates the opt-out, potentially�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Wed, 18 Mar 2009

Fancy being your own recruitment agent? Not much to it, is there?
Contractors who fancy having a go at being their own agent might think again after hearing about a day in the life of Ashley Cooper of Parc Ellis.
�se we’re not a primary supplier to one of the big contracting organisations or telcos, we don’t automatically g� �An estimated 80% of contractor contracts in the UK come via recruitment agencies and emplo� �of both client and contractor expectations. Every contract, and contractor, is important “Every contract and�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Wed, 29 Apr 2009

Finding contract work: 10 tips for contracting job seekers
Finding contractor jobs requires a different approach to seeking permanent employment and contractors using a focused approach enjoy greater success.
�rs should follow up with the agency, or client if contracting direct, to agree next steps and timings. Dependin� �of being successful, reducing unpaid gaps between contracts and gaining higher rates by adopting a targeted a� �Contractors seeking their first contract or looking for new contract work can boost their�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Tue, 24 Aug 2010

Interview tips - 10 key points for contractors and freelancers
If you have strong interview skills, you have a greater chance of winning contracts. Here are ten golden rules that will help you shine at interview.
�rs who are the best at understanding and applying contracting sales and marketing skills. A killer interview te� �chance of winning an ongoing stream of lucrative contracts if they have learned the killer interview techniq� �preparation and poor timing Focusing on what the contract does for you, and not what you can do for the cli�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Mon, 13 Dec 2010

Contractors should be wary of accepting lower rates with promises of higher to come
Contractors offered an initial low rate with the promise that the rate will increase in time should ensure the rise is written into the contract.
�ents or clients should always be written into the contract, because they seldom materialise. An initial lowe�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Mon, 13 Feb 2012

Contractor guide to pre-contract screening and background checks
Contractors across all contracting disciplines & sectors are likely to undergo pre-contract background screening, explains Dan Shoemaker of HireRight.
�y in particular jurisdictions Past employment and contracts, including dates and positions held Academic and� �es and industry sectors are likely to undergo pre-contract screening and background checks. Such checks are�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Wed, 25 Jul 2012

Reasons and practicalities of moving from an umbrella to a limited company
Discusses the reasons and steps to take to move from an umbrella arrangement to a limited company.
�You may have started contracting through an umbrella company and now want to conti� �will be difficult to transfer an existing running contract from an umbrella company to a new limited company�
Category: Articles: Contractor umbrellas companies | Thu, 18 Jan 2018

What is a PAYE umbrella company?
Learn how a PAYE umbrella model works. It's simple, quick, and you can be up and running within a day. Find out more.
�ictions at to whether you can claim expenses. All contracting expenses like travel, computer costs, training et� �remain outside IR35 is key. If the status of your contracts switches between inside and outside IR35 then cho� �income tax on all your earnings. After securing a contract you instruct your agent to send a contract to the�
Category: Articles: Contractor umbrellas companies | Tue, 17 Apr 2018