How do we feel about the market at the moment now the economy is picking up. Do you think the days of long periods on the bench are over? Are there any long term benchees here? Just wondering because my gig finishes in August.
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I'm getting a steady trickle of calls, but I'm not on the market and I can't say if they are all genuine. Overall I'd say the market was okay but not great.
If JobStats is anything to go by, which it isn't (because JobStats is a lazy arse), then we're probably approaching 'average' times.
JobStats - Trends in the demand for contract staff
So if you really can't get a contract right now, and you're not being stubborn, then you should think about perm or plan b/c.
HTHCats are evil. -
If you are tulip or asking for too much "because you made 700 a day in 2008 so you're worth 700" then you're ****ed.
If you're good and willing to compromise by about 15% then you've got no worries at all.
In the days ab-initio was niche I made 1000+, in the normal good old days it was 600+ ... now I accept i'm in with the majority, and in the 400 to 500 bracket. But never been out of work... because I'm really good at my job and don't turn up at interviews (or headhunting dinners) and try to blag my way through.
Given the tulip i've interviewed recently there's no excuse for being on the bench.Comment
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Originally posted by Jeebo72 View PostGiven the tulip i've interviewed recently there's no excuse for being on the bench.Cats are evil.Comment
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My little niche area is booming thanks.I'm sorry, but I'll make no apologies for this
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Originally posted by Pogle View PostMy little niche area is booming thanks.
Oooooo I'd love to get into your little niche
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Originally posted by Jeebo72 View PostGiven the tulip i've interviewed recently there's no excuse for being on the bench.
I suspect it's due to agency wanting higher margins but the PSL in place at client Co makes it hard to see all the candidates rather than those the agency muppets forward.
After I'd rejected the last crop I received a terse email from said agency suggesting that it my requirements that were flawed rather than their in house filtering.
fookin eejetsHow fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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Originally posted by Troll View PostSo true - I've been recruiting for a project and am suprised at the lack of quality in the candidates .
I suspect it's due to agency wanting higher margins but the PSL in place at client Co makes it hard to see all the candidates rather than those the agency muppets forward.
After I'd rejected the last crop I received a terse email from said agency suggesting that it my requirements that were flawed rather than their in house filtering.
fookin eejets
I reckon the market in my game is defo on the up, there are various projects kicking off that have been held back. I'm still benched mind, but being fussy on location.Comment
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Originally posted by rootsnall View PostTalking to a long standing agent last week and he has stopped using Jobserve due to being overwhelmed with ropey CVs and candidates.
I reckon the market in my game is defo on the up, there are various projects kicking off that have been held back. I'm still benched mind, but being fussy on location.How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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Originally posted by Troll View PostI am getting more quality leads from Linkedin -seems to be the way to goComment
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