How to get a contract by compeeting on price

[Oscar]

I need a safe income contract quickly.

I have interviewed for positions up to €450/day, but I would gladly work for €200/day.....

How can I get a contract by competing on price?
I tell agencies something like "competitve rate which is good for you", but I don't think that is going to offer my CV at say 350 instead of 500. I would guess they might give me €50 less passing 25€ on to the client (Which would be worth it if it increases my chances).

What should i do? What I am trying now is applying for permie positions, where there is no body-shopping involved offering at the end of the application to work as freelance for €200/day.

Any proposal for better strategy appreciated.

Oscar

[BlasterBates]

...yes

Tescos

[Lucifer Box]

I need a safe income contract quickly.

I have interviewed for positions up to €450/day, but I would gladly work for €200/day.....

How can I get a contract by competing on price?
I tell agencies something like "competitve rate which is good for you", but I don't think that is going to offer my CV at say 350 instead of 500. I would guess they might give me €50 less passing 25€ on to the client (Which would be worth it if it increases my chances).

What should i do? What I am trying now is applying for permie positions, where there is no body-shopping involved offering at the end of the application to work as freelance for €200/day.

Any proposal for better strategy appreciated.

Oscar

Don't be coy. Tell the agent you'll work for €200/day and if you're any good they'll bite your hand off.

[DimPrawn]

I compete on price by being more expensive than anybody else.

HTH

[threaded]

I compete on price by being more expensive than anybody else.

HTH

I do much the same: reassuringly expensive.

[Churchill]

I do much the same: reassuringly expensive.

The development team I've set up at my current client has been nicknamed "Team Stella"...

[DimPrawn]

Do not go into contracting by competing on price. It will end in tears. Trust me I've tried it.

Low Rate = tulip Contract + Hard Work = Misery

[Bitbucket]

Cut price contractor

You are either desperately strapped for cash , an agent or lack confidence.

Although US contractors are annoying they are always and without exception very confident people. Brits however need to prove that confidence before it comes out , not saying one is better than the other but first impressions etc.

Maybe a bit of acting the part would be a good strategy , tell yourself 10 times I can do that contract , get on the phone and blow them away!

[Xenophon]

The development team I've set up at my current client has been nicknamed "Team Stella"...

Nickname based on daily rates or their enjoyment of the golden stuff?

[ladymuck]

The best bet is to pitch yourself at the rate you think you are worth and are happy to accept. As Lucifer says, if you're any good you'll be flooded with offers.