A Novel Approach to Jobserve Contracts

[MarillionFan]

I hit on an idea last week. (Obviously loads of you have hit on this already!!!!). Why dont i apply for permie roles in my area for my skillset and then tell the agent i thought it was for a contract role.

When told it was for perm, I then say I am only interested in contract and as I am local whats the chance of them asking.

I now have two interviews for contracts tomorrow (from four perm adverts)

Sweet.

[KentPhilip]

Yes definitely a good idea.
Indeed a few years ago I interviewed for a permanent role, and told the "client" that I would only be prepared to do contract (as I thought the job was a little pants). And to my surprise they accepted a few weeks later. And cut out the agent from any commission I think...

I expect it would work better for smaller companies that can be flexible.

[threaded]

Don't see why not, lots of agents turn around and tell you it is a perm position when they've advertised it as a contract...

[Churchill]

Honour and money don't share the same purse.
(or whatever the donkey chucking dago bastards say)

[Bitbucket]

I know everyone is probably going to blast me for saying this but I dont think bypassing agents is good for the contracting business.

Most contractors that want to get their next job will look on the web and contact an agent , so if there were no agents then we would be having to look more local and that would be more hastle , and we dont need that.

I know agents do try and screw contractors but if your not happy with the rate then there are alternatives , and if you cant find any alternatives then would you be better off without that agent who is screwing you?

[Lucifer Box]

When I approach a client, I normally give them the choice as long the gig seems a good 'un. I usually suggest they consider permie permie, fixed term permie, or freelance contract. More often than not I have to explain the benefits of the contractor option to them and they usually go for that option. While I offer the option of permie permie for truly nervous clients with no experience of contractors, I always make clear I'm not there for the long haul but to get job 'x' done.