Hi Guys,
After about 3 years in two major consultancies, I decided to go contracting!
For the past 8 months I have been doing transition PM work which I really enjoy, prior to that I have been doing technical development work (J2EE) which I enjoyed but less so. I would definitely like to continue my career as a preferably non-technical PM.
However, I have accepted a rolling 3 month contract as a developer in the City, mainly because of the rate and not the actual work. I don't know if it's just first timer worries, but I am concerned that in the contracting world, it will be hard to develop a "career". My main concern is how easy (or difficult) it will be to find a PM contract role after my initial 3 months as a developer.
Is it normal for a contractor to sell themselves on multiple skill sets? For example I can do dev work or PM work specifically - or is it better to stick to one skill set and develop that until you become accomplished?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Peter
After about 3 years in two major consultancies, I decided to go contracting!
For the past 8 months I have been doing transition PM work which I really enjoy, prior to that I have been doing technical development work (J2EE) which I enjoyed but less so. I would definitely like to continue my career as a preferably non-technical PM.
However, I have accepted a rolling 3 month contract as a developer in the City, mainly because of the rate and not the actual work. I don't know if it's just first timer worries, but I am concerned that in the contracting world, it will be hard to develop a "career". My main concern is how easy (or difficult) it will be to find a PM contract role after my initial 3 months as a developer.
Is it normal for a contractor to sell themselves on multiple skill sets? For example I can do dev work or PM work specifically - or is it better to stick to one skill set and develop that until you become accomplished?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Peter
Comment