Considering Computer Contracting?
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Considering Computer Contracting?

The Computer Weekly Guide to Becoming a Freelance Computer Professional

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  2. English
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Considering Computer Contracting?

The Computer Weekly Guide to Becoming a Freelance Computer Professional

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About This Book

Considering Computer Contracting?: The Computer Weekly Guide to Becoming a Freelance Computer Professional explores many aspects of the contracting world and attempts to give advice to both the newcomer and the experienced contractors in possible progressions in contracting. The book discusses the reasons why companies take on contract staff and what specific skills and skill levels do they require. The text covers aspects of contracting, from setting up through preparing presentation materials, interviewing, and gaining the first contract to management as a contractor. Some details of opportunities available and the expected rates are also considered. The book describes the relationship of a contractor with agencies and with clients, and the actual mechanism for working as a contractor. The text concludes by providing after-contracting opportunities. People contemplating on becoming a computer contractor and practicing computer contractors will find this book useful.

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Publisher
Digital Press
Year
2016
ISBN
9781483106106
Edition
2
Topic
Law
Subtopic
Labour & Employment Law
Index
Law

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Considering Computer Contracting? The Computer Weekly Guide to Becoming a Freelance Computer Professional
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
  6. INTRODUCTION
  7. CHAPTER 1. WHO USES CONTRACTORS AND WHY?
  8. CHAPTER 2. WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A CONTRACT WORKER
  9. CHAPTER 3. FORMING YOUR OWN COMPANY
  10. CHAPTER 4. HOW TO FIND YOUR FIRST CONTRACT
  11. CHAPTER 5. FINANCE
  12. CHAPTER 6. UPDATING YOUR SKILLS
  13. CHAPTER 7. CURRENT OUTLOOK FOR CONTRACT STAFF
  14. CHAPTER 8. AFTER CONTRACTEVG
  15. APPENDIX: DIRECTORY OF CONTRACT AGENCIES
  16. INDEX
  17. COMPUTER WEEKLY PUBLICATIONS