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		<title>The new rules to IT Contract Jobhunting</title>
		<link>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2009/02/03/the-new-rules-to-it-contract-jobhunting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2009/02/03/the-new-rules-to-it-contract-jobhunting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:57:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/?p=43</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Ruadhri McGarry, www.mynewcv.ie
You are back on the market, your contract has not been renewed or has been terminated or you&#8217;re unhappy in your current one.
Whatever the reason, how can you make sure that you secure the best IT role that you can?
If you are sending your CV to an IT Recruiter, or to a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Start the New Year with a New Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/11/26/start-the-new-year-with-a-new-contract/</link>
		<comments>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/11/26/start-the-new-year-with-a-new-contract/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:57:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>karl</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As we approach the Christmas period at an alarming rate, a few of you may well be coming to the natural end of your contract. Now is the time to strike for your next IT contract for the New Year. Many companies recruit in now for New Year projects, going through the interview process in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>IT Contracting &#124; Keep your irons in the fire!</title>
		<link>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/11/07/it-contracting-keep-your-irons-in-the-fire/</link>
		<comments>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/11/07/it-contracting-keep-your-irons-in-the-fire/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:28:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>karl</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[IT Contracting]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/?p=39</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The IT Contracting world can be an unusual one, and very unpredictable. It is very easy to narrow your sights when seeking a new IT contract. Finding the ideal IT Contract on the job board and pinning all your hopes to one post. You have the interview but are left waiting days for feedback and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The UK IT Job Market</title>
		<link>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/10/25/the-uk-it-job-market/</link>
		<comments>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/10/25/the-uk-it-job-market/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:48:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>karl</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[IT Jobs Europe]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/?p=36</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We have already mentioned the UK IT Contract market dip. Although IT Contracting work is still out there why not look further afield? Europe offers some great opportunities still and with cheap flights a plenty and easy access it has never been easier and cost effective. Also having a Europe gig on your CV it will open other [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finding the right IT Job for you.</title>
		<link>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/10/05/finding-the-right-it-job-for-you/</link>
		<comments>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/10/05/finding-the-right-it-job-for-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>karl</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[IT Contracting]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[IT Jobs]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/?p=34</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Finding the right IT Job to suit you can be hard, finding the right IT Contract Job that has all you want can sometimes be even harder. It&#8217;s important to have in mind what direction you wish to take in respect to expsure to new technologies and new sectors. Your mind needs to decided before [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Fixed Term IT Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/09/25/a-fixed-term-it-contract/</link>
		<comments>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/09/25/a-fixed-term-it-contract/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:11:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>karl</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Fixed term contracts]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[IT Jobs]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/?p=30</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
A few years ago Fixed Term Contracts had a slight stigma about them. They were neither one nor the other and the pro rata salaries turned off a lot of IT Contractors, because it just didn’t add up. A below average salary would be on offer which would be spread over a 6 - 12 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Umbrella Companies: A few suggestions</title>
		<link>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/09/18/umbrella-companies-a-few-suggestions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/09/18/umbrella-companies-a-few-suggestions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:51:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>karl</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[IT Contracting]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[IT Jobs UK]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[
It seems most IT Contractors will at some point operate through an Umbrella Company when IT Contracting, most only ever use this service. An Umbrella will take care of all your &#8216; messy stuff &#8216; ( paper work/taxes ) and will leave you free to contract. There are many on the market and you should always [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A CV gets you an interview</title>
		<link>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/09/14/a-cv-gets-you-an-interview/</link>
		<comments>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/09/14/a-cv-gets-you-an-interview/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:45:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>karl</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Contracting]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[CV]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[IT Jobs]]></category>

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A CV gets you an interview. That&#8217;s it&#8217;s sole purpose in life and with that in mind how does your CV stand up in the cold light of day? Someone who probably hasn&#8217;t met you before will read about your skills and work history and come to a decision based on the facts in front [...]]]></description>
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		<title>IT Jobs in the UK</title>
		<link>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/09/08/it-jobs-in-the-uk/</link>
		<comments>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/09/08/it-jobs-in-the-uk/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:07:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>karl</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Credit Crunch]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[IT Contracts]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[IT Jobs]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/?p=16</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
I&#8217;m not going to lie to you, the UK market is in a dip, fact. So let’s build a bridge and get over it and move forward. Wherever there is a dip you will find in the distance a peak, law of averages they tell me.
But take this on board. Opportunity sits deep in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Many Strings On Your Bow ?</title>
		<link>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/09/07/how-many-strings-on-your-bow/</link>
		<comments>http://www.myitcontracts.com/blog/2008/09/07/how-many-strings-on-your-bow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:50:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>karl</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Contracting UK]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[IT Jobs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[
So how many strings do you have on your bow?
As an IT Contractor, clients expect their Freelance guys to walk through the door with a few tricks in their back pocket. Being a Web Designer who has some Development skills like PHP up their sleeve could be the difference to securing that contract ahead of [...]]]></description>
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