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Is it worth recruiters understanding career-cycle moments? Surely it is, although there’s nothing scientific about it. It’s simply the notion that candidates may well be motivated to move or just rethink their careers at key life-cycle stages. These stages are predictable, although the results ma...

Posted: 11/05/2012 15:18:32

Calling the shots when renewing a contract is an enviable position for IT contractors to be in, but it’s not without its risks if your tactics amount to ‘bullying’, writes Richard Nicholas, an IT lawyer for law firm Browne Jacobson LLP.

Posted: 26/03/2012 16:42:52

No shirt, no shoes - no service? Dress codes and the IT contractor (Courtesy of ContractorUK)

Some people have it easy. Their dress code is pretty much set for them before they even turn up for work. This doesn’t just cover the uniformed professions, either. Wizards, for example, are expected to look like wizards. Gamekeepers need a waxed jacket and a shotgun: bike leathers and a mop won’t do.  Read More >
Posted: 28/10/2011 17:23:59 by Owen Carter

Which IT contractor skills are still hot this October? (Courtesy of Contractor UK)

Contractors with C#, SAP or ERP, or .NET development lead the pack at IT recruitment firm Outsource UK.  Read More >
Posted: 17/10/2011 16:11:58 by Owen Carter

University students think relevant summer placements will help land jobs (Courtesy of recruiter magazine)

Almost three quarters (74%) of new university students think a summer placement is the key to landing a job after university, according to a new survey carried out by Centrica Energy.  Read More >
Posted: 07/10/2011 17:30:30 by Owen Carter
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