Are you considering a career in IT and wondering what type of employment would be the best fit for you? While permanent roles may seem like the obvious choice, contract employment has become increasingly popular in recent years. Whether you’re a rookie in IT and Tech or you’ve been in the industry for years, contract employment may be the choice for you! Keep reading to find out why…
What is a contract position?🤔
A contract requirement typically comes to light when a client has an urgent requirement, requires a specific skill-set for a project or just needs an additional set of hands to maintain a level of service. Contract work is completed on a temporary basis, usually when a company has a specific project they need help completing. Unlike permanent employees, who work exclusively for one employee, contract employees can offer their skills to various clients. Working contractually is a great way to enter a new field, gain experience in different sectors and have control over your work life. Contract employees also allow employers access to highly skilled individuals, especially for niche projects or when looking to fill a position quickly.
Contract work is often misunderstood and used to be perceived as less valuable work. The reality is that while full-time roles work for some people, they don’t work for everyone. Furthering education, family support, and additional income to support your new business venture are just a few reasons you may be looking at contract roles over a permanent position.
What does contract work look like for you at In Technology Group Recruitment Agency? 🌟
At In Technology Group, we have a team of dedicated contract employment specialists who will help you secure your next contract role. We cover a wide range of roles across the country to meet all your contract needs as well as an excellent after-care service providing support for you throughout and after your period of work.
We cover all aspects of IT including Software/Web/Mobile Development and Design, DevOps, Infrastructure, Networking, Information Security and Support, Senior Appointments, BI/Data Engineering, Project Management/Business Change, Technical and Software Sales and Marketing.
10 Advantages of working with In Technology Group Recruitment Agency for your next contract employment ↗
1. Flexibility
Contract employment offers a high level of flexibility compared to traditional permanent employment. You can work around what works for you, whether this be a short-term role or a long-term role, you can choose where and when you work. You also have the freedom to take time off between contracts. Working with In Technology Group means you have representation that will find you a role that can accommodate any of these needs.
2. Diverse Experience
By working for multiple clients, you can gain a diverse experience across different industries and technologies as well as different working environments. This can help you hone and develop a wide range of skills to add to your tech stack.
3. Higher Rate of Pay
IT contractors often earn a higher hourly/daily rate than permanent employees. This can be because a contractor is hired to fulfill a specialised niche role for a specific project. Contractors also have the potential to earn more by taking on multiple contracts. By using an agency such as In Technology Group, we can negotiate the best rates of pay to ensure you are well compensated for your hard work.
4. High Demand
Contract work is always in high demand. Our client base is always on the hunt for skilled contractors to join their team to complete a project. High demand means there will always be a role for you.
5. Smaller Commitment
With IT contract employment, you are not tied down to a permanent role. If you’re unsure on how you would like your career to progress, you can ‘test the waters’ and try out a variety of different roles in different industries to find the right role for you.
6. Networking
By working with different clients you can build your professional network which can lead to future opportunities or collaborations.
7. Professional Support
At In Technology Group we provide professional support throughout your contract period including helping with paperwork, compliance and invoicing. This help is imperative to help reduce stress for yourself and enable you to focus on delivering quality work to your clients. We also provide an excellent after-care service.
8. Growth in Confidence and Adaptability
Not only will your professional portfolio grow as a result of working contractually, but your personality and work ethic will too. Naturally, your confidence and adaptability will improve as a result of working in different teams, environments and projects. By working with an agency that can ensure you are the correct fit for that role, you will thrive not only professionally but socially too.
9. Launchpad into Permanent Role
You may be thinking, ‘What if I start a contract role and love it?’ At In Technology Group we have you covered, we have a Temporary to Permanent service which enables you to take convert a temporary position into a permanent one, which we would organise through the client.
10. Continuous Employment
Contract work is a great solution when working with recruitment agencies like In Technology Group that can continuously place you in positions that match your expertise due to our extensive client base and connections within the IT sector.
In conclusion, using an employment agency such as In Technology Group for your next contract role offers a variety of benefits including, taking control of your work life, earning higher and broadening not only your professional portfolio but your confidence and adaptability too.
⭐ Did you know that Power BI/ Data Visualisation role is our top-placed contract role this March 2023? ⭐
Don’t just take it from us, take a look at what our contractors have to say…
“What I see from my experience in the UK is that there are many recruitment consultants who do not know data-based jobs, and sometimes processes can be blocked because of these consultants. However, I would like to thank Bradley for his meticulous, devoted and supportive attitude throughout the process. With Bradley’s guidance, I felt that I could express myself correctly and talked to the right people about the right job”
Are you thinking about contract work for your next job?
Through our world-class expertise and industry experience, In Technology delivers specialist tech recruitment services that can help you reach your career goals.
You can find out more about our services here.
