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Tips for getting contract work (lemmy.ml)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/cs_career_questions

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/11175824

Tips for getting contract work

I'm looking for part-time and/or short term contract work, but having a hard time because all the major job sites have either no ability to filter, or the posters just select every option so their post shows up in every search.

Does anyone have any tips on how to find this kind of work? Is it best to source it on my own, or are there good agencies to work with?

I'm looking for any kind of developer roll (I've done backend and full stack), and am open to mentoring/tutoring as well.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

LinkedIn has worked for me. I would recommend updating your profile and searching for them. They might even contact you once they see your qualifications

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Can't speak for contracting work specifically, but I got my current position from a recruiter on LinkedIn.

[–] Decide 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

How did that go? From finding the recruiter to getting the job, I have no idea how it usually goes.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago

It went surprisingly smoothly. I sent an updated resume and filled out their application, then we met for a first round of interviews, then after passing I went to their office for a final round of interviews.

Naturally, I still had to go through their usual application process. I think having a recruiter recommend me helped to ensure someone actually read the resume though.

[–] bugsmith 4 points 10 months ago

As mentioned, LinkedIn seems to be the prime spot for getting initial work in both employed and contracted work, currently.

Long term, you want to "always be networking", as much work will come from word of mouth. Make sure to be creating contacts and relationships at each job you do get, as you never know who the next lot of work might come from.

I did some contracting for a brief period. My second contract came from the personal assistant of the Managing Director for the first job. We chatted a few times whilst I was working there, and it turned out her husband ran a software firm and was in need of my skill set. My understanding is that this type of situation is not uncommon.