Moving into Contracting

[ric1982]

Hi,

I am an IT Dev. with over 6 years of Dev. experience in UK on .NET platform.I have one week notice period on my current role. I am always been a perm. employee but now looking to move into contracting for money and flexibility.

My question is what is the best way to move to contracting? Should I hand the notice in first and then start looking for contracting (safe) or get a contract first and then hand the notice in (more risky).

I have tried the first approach but it seems like for one reason or another agencies/clients are avoiding my application. (One reason I can see is lack of contracting experience.. but I have to start somewhere).

Does anyone has any experience on this? Any IT Contractors on this forum? Any input is much appreciated.

[ric1982]

Hi,

I am an IT Dev. with over 6 years of Dev. experience in UK on .NET platform.I have one week notice period on my current role. I am always been a perm. employee but now looking to move into contracting for money and flexibility.

My question is what is the best way to move to contracting? Should I hand the notice in first and then start looking for contracting (safe) or get a contract first and then hand the notice in (more risky).

I have tried the first approach but it seems like for one reason or another agencies/clients are avoiding my application. (One reason I can see is lack of contracting experience.. but I have to start somewhere).

Does anyone has any experience on this? Any IT Contractors on this forum? Any input is much appreciated.

Does anyone has any experience with IT Contracting work?

[rajesh9pl]

Just keep applying....