Howdy folks.
This is my 1st post here and I want to start by saying thanks. Through reading posts on this forum & the rest of the site over the last few months, I've learned a shed load about contracting, which I aim to start doing ASAP. I've been thinking about contracting for a while now, and a potential opportunity has arisen (voluntary redundancy, put my name on the list but no guarantee I'll get it, keeping everything crossed...) for me to start in earnest.
A few facts:
I'm currently a permie
I work as an IT project transition manager currently, I'm also experienced at support management and project management (although no official Prince2 or ITIL qualifications)
IF I get offered voluntary redundancy, I'll likely be out the door in late Nov, early Dec.
I've been putting my feelers out there to see what the market is currently like, bunged my CV up on a few sites etc, and I'm getting a fair few calls a week. That's without going direct to agencies.
I do have a few questions that I hope you guys can help me with though...
1) Given the timing I'll be redundant, if I get it, what's the market traditionally like through the xmas/new year period?
2) I have a 3 week holiday booked in March - If I'm looking for work during December/January time and I mention this to a potential client looking for a 3+ month contract, what's the likelihood of them kicking me out the door & not giving me a 2nd thought?
3) As a transition manager, there are no "official" qualifications (although ITIL is recognised as the standard); How much does having Prince2/ITIL expert qualifications enhance the chances of bagging a contract? I have the experience, however I know some places insist on the piece of paper.
4) Why tulip?
Thanks again for your valuable posts in the past, and thanks in advance for your help with the above.
Cheers!
This is my 1st post here and I want to start by saying thanks. Through reading posts on this forum & the rest of the site over the last few months, I've learned a shed load about contracting, which I aim to start doing ASAP. I've been thinking about contracting for a while now, and a potential opportunity has arisen (voluntary redundancy, put my name on the list but no guarantee I'll get it, keeping everything crossed...) for me to start in earnest.
A few facts:
I'm currently a permie
I work as an IT project transition manager currently, I'm also experienced at support management and project management (although no official Prince2 or ITIL qualifications)
IF I get offered voluntary redundancy, I'll likely be out the door in late Nov, early Dec.
I've been putting my feelers out there to see what the market is currently like, bunged my CV up on a few sites etc, and I'm getting a fair few calls a week. That's without going direct to agencies.
I do have a few questions that I hope you guys can help me with though...
1) Given the timing I'll be redundant, if I get it, what's the market traditionally like through the xmas/new year period?
2) I have a 3 week holiday booked in March - If I'm looking for work during December/January time and I mention this to a potential client looking for a 3+ month contract, what's the likelihood of them kicking me out the door & not giving me a 2nd thought?
3) As a transition manager, there are no "official" qualifications (although ITIL is recognised as the standard); How much does having Prince2/ITIL expert qualifications enhance the chances of bagging a contract? I have the experience, however I know some places insist on the piece of paper.
4) Why tulip?
Thanks again for your valuable posts in the past, and thanks in advance for your help with the above.
Cheers!
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