Why contractors struggled to land work in 2024

Contractors...some reasons why you struggled to get work in 2024 (and what to do about it!)

If you're a contractor and have been looking for a new role for more than 6-8 weeks here are some things to know.

1. The market changed this year and it's been really hard to get a role...it's not you! Organisations are thinking carefully about what skills they need and the most efficient way to access them. 

2. You might need to shake up your CV...the format for what works has changed and you might need to revamp yours to get it past the first two hiring hurdles and get it seen by the hiring manager (need help? get the CV success micro-course - it works!).

3. Organisations are getting clear that they don't need to pay someone full-time for every single role or project. As a result many people in your situation are moving into fractional or independent consulting as an alternative to "9-5, b*m on seat" contract work. 

Think about this as an option, especially if you want to work less and earn more. If you want to know how to do it without the worry of failure or the overwhelm of not knowing where to start then have a look at the Expertise Unlocked programme. It's specifically designed to help people in your situation make the transition. 

Here's to your success in 2025! 🚀