Finding an IT Contract Job

The Internet has become the preferred medium for searching and applying for jobs. Finding an IT contract job can be made easier by the use of job sites available on the Internet which provide you with access to hundreds of contract vacancies. Typing in the specific type of work you are looking for and the location can easily refine the search results.

The application process for contract jobs is the same as that for permanent jobs. You will need to tailor your CV and covering letter to that specific job, emphasising your skills and interests and then email it to the agency advertising the role. A follow up phone call can be beneficial and improve your chances of getting an interview.

Employers often have a number of recruitment agencies acting on their behalf so it is likely that the same job will be posted on a number of websites at one time with different reference numbers. It is important to read each job advert closely and make sure that you are not applying for the same job twice.

As well as recruitment agencies the Internet can also supply you with websites that place IT contractors in touch with employers directly. Many employers also post new contract roles on specialist IT job boards knowing that skilled professionals are more likely to use targeted job boards then generic ones. Technojobs is one of the UK's leading IT and technical recruitment sites featuring many new contract jobs across a number of specialist disciplines. Click here to begin searching.

Finding an IT contract job requires flexibility regarding location. Due to the nature of contracting the location in which you may have to work will not always be ideal nor will the role be an exact match to your skill-set. Becoming an IT contractor is about gaining experience, gaining new knowledge and learning new skills. With a few years of experience and a broader skill-set it is easier for contractors to be more selective when applying for jobs.

Rates are the most influential variable when applying for jobs. In the world of contracting, rates are very much dependent upon market driven guidelines which are influenced by demand and location. Such guidelines can easily be found at websites such as www.jobstats.co.uk

The duration of most IT contracts is 6 months but there are of course some shorter term and longer term contracts too. It is not uncommon for employers to renew contracts with certain contractors who do a good job. Contract renewals can be a valuable addition to your CV since they show consistency and that you were valued by your last employer.

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