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Different techniques.
Don't expect to be asked where you see yourself in 5 years time, don't expect them to be the least bit interested in you as a person (ie. your hobbies, interests or whatever), don't ask questions about perks and and facilities (you aren't entitled to any) and it is generally considered bad form to talk about rate unless you are dealing direct.
Don't expect to be asked where you see yourself in 5 years time, don't expect them to be the least bit interested in you as a person (ie. your hobbies, interests or whatever), don't ask questions about perks and and facilities (you aren't entitled to any) and it is generally considered bad form to talk about rate unless you are dealing direct.
Agreed.
Basically you are going to be there because of your skills not because you've got management potential etc.
Be confident and knowledgable in your skill area. Be professional (i.e. you're only being employed to perform a function. Whilst they'll want someone who'll get on with the rest of the team won't want a wide-boy joker type).
Good luck mate!
Basically you are going to be there because of your skills not because you've got management potential etc.
Be confident and knowledgable in your skill area. Be professional (i.e. you're only being employed to perform a function. Whilst they'll want someone who'll get on with the rest of the team won't want a wide-boy joker type).
Good luck mate!
You will be a resource, so expect to be treated as such from interview onwards. Usually no-one gives 2 tosses about you so long as you're professional (sounding), professional (looking) and vaguely sociable. You'll probably get technical questions that should cover a breadth of experience, rather than specific solutions to specific questions, except for the inevitable "We took 6 months working out the answer to this, you have 2 minutes. Off you go..." situation. In my experience, it's all down to what, erm, experience you have. Paper qualifications are all well and good, but it's what you can do that matters. More specifically, it's what you can do for the client in this situation that is important.
Oh and good luck! Unless you're in my line of work, in which case I hope you get locked in the bog and miss the interview
>> Edited by bigandclever on Wednesday 10th August 14:43
>> Edited by bigandclever on Wednesday 10th August 14:44
Oh and good luck! Unless you're in my line of work, in which case I hope you get locked in the bog and miss the interview
>> Edited by bigandclever on Wednesday 10th August 14:43
>> Edited by bigandclever on Wednesday 10th August 14:44
JonRB said:
I'm aware of IR35 but not sure what you mean by 'trading method'?
I mean, are you setting up your own limited company, are you going to use an Umbrella Company, become an employee of a Consultancy, or whatever.
BTW - nice numberplate.
With you now. Haven't yet worked it all out. My next thread if I get offered this job will be along the lines of 'what do I do now, accountants and the like'. Thought it'd make sense to get the job first, then do the other stuff...
Re Numberplate - thanks! Like yours too! Think I saw you at Charlie's Chim Rolling road day?
If you do get asked 'aspirational' questions play them down, come across without a 5 year plan so to speak. Odd concept I grant you but its possible to not be selected as a contractor, even more so for a first timer if the interviewer doesnt have the confidence that you can just get in, do it and leave.
Thats how firms like contractors, dedicated to a task...
Thats how firms like contractors, dedicated to a task...
Plotloss said:
If you do get asked 'aspirational' questions play them down, come across without a 5 year plan so to speak. Odd concept I grant you but its possible to not be selected as a contractor, even more so for a first timer if the interviewer doesnt have the confidence that you can just get in, do it and leave.
Thats how firms like contractors, dedicated to a task...
Every time I've been asked in permy interviews where I'd like to be in 5 years time, I've always said 'still coding'. Sounds like the right attitude to have tonight...
Bingo.
As a contractor its likely you're viewed as a highly skilled technical resource (assuming this is a contract contract and not a bums on seats contract - I suppose the difference between consultancy and freelance if you will) then if you want to be a Sys Dev Manager or the like you're immediately seen as a threat.
Coding coding coding will see you clear even if its not entirely true but it does sound as such in your case...
As a contractor its likely you're viewed as a highly skilled technical resource (assuming this is a contract contract and not a bums on seats contract - I suppose the difference between consultancy and freelance if you will) then if you want to be a Sys Dev Manager or the like you're immediately seen as a threat.
Coding coding coding will see you clear even if its not entirely true but it does sound as such in your case...
BTW - I've got a thread on the Business forum asking for help with accountants/companies etc.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=199895&f=92&h=0
I'd be really appreciative if any contractors on here could nip over there and add your 2p worth....
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=199895&f=92&h=0
I'd be really appreciative if any contractors on here could nip over there and add your 2p worth....
jimothy said:
BTW - I've got a thread on the Business forum asking for help with accountants/companies etc.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=199895&f=92&h=0
I'd be really appreciative if any contractors on here could nip over there and add your 2p worth....
My 2p added. What line are you in BTW?
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