What's going on?
When you are applying for your next contracting job you can only find out so much about a business and what it would be like working for them. So how do you determine if the job you’re bidding for is the right fit for you?
Who’s in charge?
The 'boss' should be a key consideration when deciding if you should accept a contract. At some point in the process you will meet the person leading the project and you should gauge how you get on with them. If you don’t see eye-to-eye with them then this can make completing the job much more difficult.
Who are you working with?
The people you will be interacting with on a project can make or break it. If you struggle to get information or feedback from them then it will be much harder to meet the requirements of the brief. Trust your instincts and decide if you’ll be able to get along with the project team before accepting the position.
Remember who you’re convincing
In any pitch for a contract it is your task to convince the customer that you really want the job, but it is important to remember that you are the one who is going to have to complete it. Convince your potential customer, but then revisit your reasoning to determine if you’re just kidding yourself.
What is the timescale?
When you get into any contract it is important to consider the length of the agreement. Taking a job that has no clear end date or defined goals is fine as long as you consider IR35 and your worker status. Before accepting any contract you should consider whether the goals and aims of the project are properly defined.
Don’t kid yourself
You may not always be able to get the perfect contracts, but you should be able to find job satisfaction in what you do. Don't kid yourself into accepting contracts that are going to have a greater workload than reward and remember that there are always other contracts out there for you to take.
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