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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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Lose UK tax residency and be a non-dom: why it’s a pipedream
A guide to domicile and residence, inspired by an ITContracting.com reader seeking less taxing climes.
How to make sure a new client pays your invoices on time
When you start contracting with a new client, there are several things you should put in place to ensure that you get paid on time.
How healthy is the contracting market in 2024, and what challenges lie ahead?
2024 is shaping up to be an interesting year. With global conflicts, an upcoming UK general election and the US presidential election later in the year, there is a lot of uncertainty in the air. How is the contracting market faring at the moment?
IT contractor interview tips – including example questions
We look at how the IT contractor interview process works, plus reveal some typical questions you are likely to face during an interview.
Useful tips to boost your IT contractor LinkedIn profile
In this article, a recruitment expert explains why LinkedIn has become such an essential tool for contractors and recruiters, and what you can do to boost your online profile.
How to successfully use LinkedIn in today’s contract job market
These days, you simply can’t afford not to have a LinkedIn profile if you want to maximise your chances of finding new sources of contract work. Here are some useful tips for making the most out of your LinkedIn profile.
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’.