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Contracting can be one of the best ways to start or boost your IT career. It will give you a variety of skills and experience, improve your resume, and help you develop expertise or specialization.

There isn’t a magic switch you can flick that will turn you into a contractor overnight, but considering a few of these points will help you on your way.

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Are you working with whichever recruiter comes along? Or leaving it too late in your job hunt to build a relationship with one? Being proactive about befriending a few IT recruiters in your region could be the best way to get the career you want.

Let someone else do the heavy lifting in your career plan.

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Hard work will set you apart in any industry, but in construction it's a requirement for success, according to the leaders we interviewed for the Hays DNA of a VP of Construction.

The good news? It's also an industry that rewards that work.

The entrepreneurial nature of the construction profession rewards hard work and proactive problem solving, with opportunities for every skill set.

What do you need to reach the next level of your career?

I see a lot of IT professionals looking for long-term job opportunities, which is great for stability and job security, but if you want to learn new skills and become a really in-demand candidate, then IT contracting for a few years could be the best way to do it.

What can contracting offer?

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