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 be one of the best social networking sites that has helped contractors not only source new [...]

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 do believe social networking won’t replace traditional methods such as using recruitment agencies.
Whilst a number [...]

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 iPhone.
TipTopJob, an online job board wants users including contractors to have the ability to search [...]

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 worked with in 2009 and look forward to working with you in 2010.
In what has been [...]

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 clients.
She suggested that self-employed people should get a professional email address, as those who use [...]

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 networking. As well as our own blog, we have our own Twitter page (which can [...]

The Transition From Permanent to Contract

Once you have made the decision to move from being a permanent employee and become a contractor, there are a number of steps you can take to help ease the transition. It is first of all imperative you update your Curriculum Vitae ensuring it is clear and concise and most of all up-to-date. Your CV [...]

Tweet To Find Your Next Contract

It has been reported that 300 million people around the world are using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and MySpace and even more use message boards, forums and blogs.
But how can a contractor use social networking to their advantage?
Recruitment companies and businesses are increasingly using social media to advertise both contract and permanent roles but a contractor [...]