IT Contracting in the UK is a fast and competitive game.If you don’t have the minimum of requirements to compete in the market place against other applicants, you simply lessen your chances of obtaining a decent contract.
·3 full years of current commercial IT experience.
·Degree or Diploma from a recognised training institution.
·Visa entitling you to live and work in the UK.
ATITUDE AND PERSONALITY…
An adventurous spirit, outgoing and friendly personality with a positive attitude to life are essential.Being flexible in your location of work is just as important, since you will be offered work in various locations throughout the UK.Looking for job opportunities, being persistent and remaining upbeat in the face of rejection, walking into a strange place and settling down to work almost immediately are all part of a Professional IT Contractors lifestyle.
FINANCIALLY…
Funds to support yourself initially on arrival will vary from person to person. Make sure you have sufficient to cover your first few weeks of accommodation costs, food, regular transport and a little extra for interview travels.Provide a little something for entertainment if you can, you want the opportunity to let your hair down and enjoy London life as well as being serious about looking for work.
Almost all skills are in demand in the UK rom contractors. The demand does vary from time to time, and some skills suddenly run hot for a number of months, so the market is always changing. Rates will vary on your skills, the kind of experience you have had, the number of years commercial experience and the location of the contract job.
Send your word document CV to us for an assesment on your skills and experience, and what your current market rate earnings could be to overseas@tribeassociates.com
