May / 10
Hiring Boom Boosts Day Rates and Contractor Confidence
New research by IPSE shows that self-employed earnings and confidence in the economy made a “remarkable recovery” in the first quarter of 2021. Supported by another study, by the REC, the latest figures show that freelancers and contractors average quarterly earnings are up an impressive 20 percent from the end of 2020. Meanwhile, contractor’s confidence
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Jun / 18
Stand out from the crowd on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a brilliant way for contractors to market themselves to potential recruiters. As one of the most important professional networking sites, over 90% of recruitment agencies use the platform to directly source top talent for their clients. This cuts out some of the legwork for contractors, increasing their chances of finding not only consistent
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Jul / 12
Maintaining an Effective Contractor CV – Keep It Relevant
As a contractor, your CV is often the first impression recruiters get of you. It needs to stand out and showcase your skills, but that’s not all. Here at Contracting Scout, we believe relevancy is the key. Keep reading to find out how an up-to-date and relevant CV can help you consistently secure contracts.
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Jun / 18
Contractor or Consultant: The Differences & Benefits Explained
The terms contractor and consultant are often interchanged in the industry. But there is a difference, and it’s worth considering if it affects you and your capacity to earn more. At Contracting Scout, we know just how important it is to choose the right option, so that you can maximise your skills and proposition. We
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May / 10
Our Top 5 Apps For Contractor Jobs to Try Today
As someone who’s used to the contracting lifestyle, you know the time and effort that it takes to find your next contractor job. You can easily loose days looking for a suitable contract, connecting with potential clients, starting that all important first conversation and perfecting a pitch. The process can be very time consuming and
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Mar / 7
How to get ahead as a female contractor in the tech industry
It’s well known that the technology industry is male dominated, with women comprising only 17% of the workforce in the sector. However, things are improving, with more tech companies and businesses pushing for greater equality between men and women in the industry. This is not only positive for women but could also help boost the
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Feb / 26
How to earn more as a contractor in 2018
In recent years the contracting sector has continued to evolve at an unprecedented rate as more people than ever before recognise the many unique benefits that come hand in hand with becoming an independent contractor. If you haven’t already considered it, now could be the perfect time to take a leap of faith in
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Feb / 13
A Day in the Life of an IT Project Manager
This is a guest contribution from IT Project Manager, Elizabeth Harrin, from the blog GirlsGuideToPM.com. Ever wondered what it was like to work as a project manager? Well, there’s no such thing as a typical day. Whether you are contracting or permanent, in whatever industry, each day as a project manager can bring surprises
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Jan / 17
How to Renegotiate your Contract Using These 4 simple Rules
Being offered a contract renewal or extension, is always a great opportunity. As well as allowing you to continue to work within an environment that you are already familiar with, a contract renewal also presents a chance to renegotiate the terms of your contract. When contract renewal comes up, you may consider asking for a
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Jan / 9
Working Direct vs Working with a Contractor Agency
Working with an Agency vs Contracting directly – which one to choose? If you’re considering becoming a contractor, there are a wide range of factors to think about – from marketing yourself as a contractor to whether you will work directly with your end client or through a contractor agency. Once you’ve done your
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