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Networking Is Still A Vital Tool For Contractors

Discussed on Contract Eye today, networking is more important than ever for contractors seeking work with new clients. They report that often the best roles sometimes never even make it online and are instead filled following recommendations from contractors already … Continue reading

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Social Networking A Vital Tool For Modern Contractors?

A recent survey by the PCG asked their members whether they thought Linked In was a vital tool for the modern freelancer; this made us think about how relevant social networking is to modern contractors. Linked In certainly appears to … Continue reading

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The Effect Of Social Media On Recruiters

Social networking sites have a ever-increasing influence on the recruitment process, and it has been suggested that this trend could lead to a reduction in agency income in the future. Recruiters have acknowledged this and whilst many embrace it, they … Continue reading

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Potential Clients May Screen Your Profile

A survey by CareerBuilder.co.uk today revealed that employers and clients are increasingly screening potential candidates’ profiles on social networking sites before deciding whether or not to hire them. The survey of more than 450 clients found that 53% used social … Continue reading

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Contract Search Goes Mobile

It may be a tough task finding your next contract but one job site is trying to make it that little bit easier by developing a free iPhone application which can help you search for your next contract on your … Continue reading

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ICS Wishes You a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

All of us here at Independent Contractor Services would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We would like to say a special thank you to all the contractors and agencies that we have … Continue reading

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Contractors Should Embrace The Internet

Dawn Foster, an internet expert advised contractors and consultants that they should have a professional online approach to client relationships. In an article on Web Worker Daily, Dawn listed a number of tips that can give a great impression to … Continue reading

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ICS Embraces Social Networking

The ICS blog has numerous articles discussing how contractors should use social networking websites to enhance their online profile and help find them their next contract. Independent Contractor Services (ICS) has also recently begun embracing the phenomenon which is social … Continue reading

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A New Era Of Networking

A recent article in the New York Times suggested that 2009 is shaping up to be the ‘golden era of networking’. Once thought of as an urgent preoccupation for the unemployed, today it is an absolute necessity, even for those … Continue reading

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