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Advice website ContractEye says things are starting to look up for contractors in the industry.
It says that there is optimistic news coming from recruitment firms despite tough times over the past 18 months.
However the optimism comes with a warning that public sector spending cuts could impact on contractors at the end of this year and into next year.
The website is encouraging workers to take advantage of the highs while they last.
As well as being prepared to lower the rates you charge, the advice is to "Make sure you have money set aside for bad times, work extra hard to secure contract work, keep in touch with old colleagues [and] accept contract renewals unless you''ve got a new role nailed down".
If you need advice on how to take advantage of contract opportunities in the IT industry call the team at Excellium Umbrella today.
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There could good news for IT contractors.Advice website ContractEye says things are starting to look up for contractors in the industry.
It says that there is optimistic news coming from recruitment firms despite tough times over the past 18 months.
However the optimism comes with a warning that public sector spending cuts could impact on contractors at the end of this year and into next year.
The website is encouraging workers to take advantage of the highs while they last.
As well as being prepared to lower the rates you charge, the advice is to "Make sure you have money set aside for bad times, work extra hard to secure contract work, keep in touch with old colleagues [and] accept contract renewals unless you''ve got a new role nailed down".
If you need advice on how to take advantage of contract opportunities in the IT industry call the team at Excellium Umbrella today.
