Jan
20
2011
Company umbrella contractors 'could be tested about their CV'
Posted by Sarah Putt
Those with umbrella companies trying to get work in the IT industry have been given some advice on what an interviewer looks for in a contractor.
A reader of IT Contractor gave the advice on the site's comments section, saying that acquiring work in this sector of the UK's economy is usually difficult.
This is because a contractor may have to stand out from 400 or more CVs, though the interviewer tries to spot those who have given exaggerated truths or lies by giving them a technical test.
By doing this, the expert noted: "This gives me some reassurance that even if they lied on their CV, I can be confident they will be able to do the job, which is after all what I would be looking for."
However, the interviewer told company umbrella contractors to only put lies or half-truths on CVs if they are prepared to be tested on them skills, otherwise they could trip up on the final hurdle.
Recently, a report by V3.co.uk found that the number of IT jobs is expected to jump by 5.1 per cent each year from now until 2015.
Those with umbrella companies trying to get work in the IT industry have been given some advice on what an interviewer looks for in a contractor.
A reader of IT Contractor gave the advice on the site's comments section, saying that acquiring work in this sector of the UK's economy is usually difficult.
This is because a contractor may have to stand out from 400 or more CVs, though the interviewer tries to spot those who have given exaggerated truths or lies by giving them a technical test.
By doing this, the expert noted: "This gives me some reassurance that even if they lied on their CV, I can be confident they will be able to do the job, which is after all what I would be looking for."
However, the interviewer told company umbrella contractors to only put lies or half-truths on CVs if they are prepared to be tested on them skills, otherwise they could trip up on the final hurdle.
Recently, a report by V3.co.uk found that the number of IT jobs is expected to jump by 5.1 per cent each year from now until 2015.