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Living / Working as a Contractor
- Here you'll find a variety of articles about life as an IT contractor, and how to secure new contract work.
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Off-payroll / IR35 changes – how has the contract jobs market reacted?
With ‘outside IR35’ contracts now in high demand by contractors, due to the introduction of the April 2020 ‘off-payroll’ rules, how have the legislative changes affected the contract jobs market, and how are agency recruiters reacting?
Your CV – do covering letters still have a place in an online world?
Have you ever wondered whether it is worth including a covering letter when you submit your CV for a prospective contract position?
How to cut your accommodation costs as a contractor
In this article, Peter Roy looks at some great ways for contractors to save money on their accomodation costs – including how to find late availability deals, find discount codes, and make the most of a new trend – ‘Air B&B’.
International contracting – make sure you’re tax compliant
With the array of booming economies worldwide, it’s no wonder that so many skilled workers are seeking employment abroad. However, whilst there are plenty of reasons to look for opportunities overseas, there are a variety of potential risks that contractors face, particularly surrounding compliance across borders.
Why you should build a website to promote your contracting business
Having your own website can provide a number of real benefits for contractors, and given the low cost of entry, there isn’t really an excuse not to have one these days.
Top 20 contract rate negotiation tips
If you’re 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, whilst keeping on the right side of your agent and prospective client.
Why good negotiation skills are key to successful contracting
To gain a competitive edge over others when bidding for a new contract role, it is often your non-technical skills that will determine your success. Here, Simon Bichara explains why the art of negotiation is so important.
How to avoid common pitfalls as a contract job candidate
Recruitment is a cut-throat industry at times; experienced and inexperienced candidates alike can unwittingly fall into the same traps over and over again as they tread the job boards in search of their next contract.
How to promote yourself – 10 marketing tips for contractors
Being a contractor is like running your own small business. You’re completely reliant on yourself for finding the next source of contract work, and for selling yourself to prospective clients and recruiters. So, could you benefit from marketing your business better?