Just wanted to add that there are some people advertising on careers.stackoverflow.com in the remote part of the world - so it might be worthwhile to search there too.
On 20 January 2014 16:20, David Burstin <[email protected]> wrote: > For contracts I tend to look at Seek and apply for anything that is > remotely appropriate. This gets my cv onto a lot of databases. I will > usually get a reply saying that the role I applied for is not suitable but > how about this other (not yet advertised) role. > On 20/01/2014 12:51 PM, "David Burela" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> *"That said recruiters are best way of getting contract work if that's >> what you're after"* >> >> Perfectly timed. Today I started looking for contract work. >> Do people have recommendations for where to look for contract work vs. a >> "standard" office job? Are recruiters the main way for this? >> -David Burela >> >> >> On 20 January 2014 12:16, Dave Walker <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> A good recruiter is pretty valuable but they are few and far between. We >>> went through a very heavy hiring phase where we added about 200 staff over >>> a year and found that most recruiters were very average. Some even actively >>> lied or changed cvs for their candidates. >>> >>> That said recruiters are best way of getting contract work if that's >>> what you're after. >>> On 20 Jan 2014 14:11, "Les Hughes" <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Heya Dave, >>>> >>>> I've found that some recruiters can be an invaluable resource due to >>>> the vast amount of contacts and opportunities they may hold, especially >>>> when looking for contract work. In the past I've dealt with a few who were >>>> really good (and a linkedIn search shows they were promoted out of their >>>> jobs!) in that they knew what they were doing (always a plus) and even >>>> helped me tailor my approach and prepare me for interviews. >>>> >>>> Of course I'll be most likely applying for more jobs directly than >>>> though recruiters, but a good recruiter can be a win-win for employer and >>>> jobseeker alike. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> -- >>>> Les Hughes >>>> [email protected] >>>> >>>> Dave Walker wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Why not try figure out who you want to work for and apply direct? Alot >>>>> of companies will prefer not going through agencies. What city are you >>>>> looking in? >>>>> >>>>> On 20 Jan 2014 13:13, "Les Hughes" <[email protected] <mailto: >>>>> [email protected]>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hey all, >>>>> >>>>> After been tied up for many years, I'm about to once again brave >>>>> the job market. Last time I was looking for work (c2008) I ended >>>>> up wasting a lot of time with recruiters who weren't particularly >>>>> helpful (to say it kindly) and was wondering if anyone had >>>>> recruiter recommendation, or even advice on who to avoid. (Private >>>>> email if necessary). >>>>> >>>>> I'm considering a few different career options, but for now I'm >>>>> most interested in recruiters that deal with things similar to my >>>>> most recent work, C#/Winforms/Office/SQL Server/Devexpress/etc. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks heaps, >>>>> -- >>>>> Les Hughes >>>>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >> -- regards, Preet, Overlooking the Ocean, Auckland
